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See page 349. 
AMOS B, CARPENTER. DANIEL H. CARPENTER. 

See page 350. See page 297. 



HISTORY AND GENEALOGY 



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CARPENTER FAMILY 
IN AMERICA 

FROM THE SETTLEMENT AT PROVIDENCE, R. I. 
1637 - 1901 

By DANIEL HOOGLAND CARPENTER 

OF MAPLEWOOD, N. J. 

" Tell ye your children of it, and let your children tell 
their children, and their children another generation." 

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PREFACE. 

VERY few words will suffice for a Preface. 
All that I can say of the time, labor, and pa- 
tience spent in the preparation of this work 
has been told and re-told in the making of every family 
history. If in the end my work shall be found of an 
enduring value among its fellows, I will be content and 
feel that I am amply repaid for its production. 

I am greatly indebted to Mr. Amos B. Carpenter of 
Vermont, author of " The Carpenter Memorial," for 
very material aid in the making of my book. Without 
that aid, so generously furnished, my work would be in- 
complete, and in fact every member of our two New 
England families owes him a debt of gratitude for his 
early searches relating to their genealogy and history. 
Beyond this special mention, there is a host of helpers 
to whom I have tried to give recognition and thanks 
in the proper place among the families to which they 
belong. 

No claim is made to perfection, but I think that any 
one belonging to this Providence Family can easily trace 
out his or her particular line by the data herein furnished. 

I am, very truly, 

Daniel H, Carpenter. 

Maplewood, N. J., 1901. 

This book is not copyrighted. All its rights can be 
used Pro bono publico. 



Son of the carpenter, receive 
This humble work of mine ; 

Worth to my meanest labor give, 
By joining it to thine. 

Charles Wesley. 





THE CARPENTER FAMILY 
IN AMERICA. 

INTRODUCTORY CHAPTER* 

iHE,RE were three distinct families bearing 
the name of Carpenter who made early set- 
tlement in America. They each were from 
England, and by way of distinction have 
M been termed The Providence Family, The 
Rehoboth Family,* and The Philadelphia Family .f That 
the two first named were related is clearly assured, and 
the coat-of-arms found in the Rehoboth family being the 
same as that of the Philadelphia family is good evidence 
that the relationship extended thus far. 

All the writers upon the subject of family history in 
England join in saying that the Carpenter family is of 
"great antiquity" in that country, J This is especially 
so of the western "shires," — Hereford, Wilts, Som- 
erset, and Gloucester, — where the name has for many 
centuries been prominent, and where nearly every parish 
register has its full quota of Carpenter baptisms, mar- 

* See " Carpenter Memorial," by Amos B. Carpenter, published i 899. 

f See "Lloyds and Carpenters," by Charles Perrin Smith of Tren- 
ton, N, J. 

J See Burke, Playfair, Berry, Ashton, Green, Wood, etc., etc., and 
especially Robinson's "Mansions and Manors of Herefordshire." 



2 The Carpenter Family in America 

riages, and burials, and where there is scarcely a church 
without its brasses or monument telling the story of 
some one bearing that humble name. 

It is our province in this volume to make record con- 
cerning The Providence Family, the earliest of the three 
families to make settlement in the New World. With 
this family the name of Carpenter"^' became permanent in 
America, yet it was not the first mention of the name, for 
that comes to us in that romantic incident in the life of 
Governor William Bradford of Plymouth Colony, when 
in June, 1623, y^lice Carpenter landed at Plymouth and 
became the wife of the Governor on August 14th follow- 
ing, it being, as the Governor makes record, " the fourth 
marriage in the colony." She was the daughter of Alex- 
ander Carpenter, who, with his wife and their four other 
daughters, were members of the church at Leyden, Hol- 
land, at the time Bradford was there, and, notwithstand- 
ing the many fanciful stories regarding the " love life " of 
Bradford, the real facts of the case warrant our saying 
that it was at Leyden that they first met, he being at that 
time married to Dorothy May, November 9, 16 13, and 
she being the wife of Edward Southworth, to whom she 
was married May 28, 16 13. The sad death of Dorothy 
May f and the knowledge that Alice was a widow resulted 
in Bradford's writing to her, with the grander result of 
her coming to Plymouth and being united in marriage to 
the Governor, as before stated, on August 14, 1623. 

To this family of daughters of Alexander Carpenter 
our New England people, and indeed we may say our 
whole country, owe an hitherto almost unacknowledged 
debt. 

* There is no mistaking the origin of this surname, and there is one way, 
and only one, to spell Carpenter. 

f She was drowned as the Mayflower lay at anchor in Plymouth Bay, 
December 7, 1620. We have no record of the death of Edward 
Southworth. 



Introductory Chapter 3 

Their native place appears to have been at Wrington, 
Somersetshire, about eight miles from Bristol. Julia Ann 
was probably the eldest, and was born in 1583, and was 
married at Leyden on July 23, 16 12, to George Mor- 
ton* of York, England. She died at Plymouth, Febru- 
ary 19, 1 61-5, and was the progenitor of the Morton 
name in New England. 

Agnes was born about 1585, and was married on April 
30, 1 6 13, to Samuel Fuller of London. She died before 
1 6 17, as on May 27 of that year Fuller was married to 
Bridget Lee. Agnes was buried beneath St. Peter's 
Church, Leyden. Fuller died at Plymouth in 1633. 

Alice was born in 1590, and as before mentioned mar- 
ried Governor Bradford in 1623. She died at Plymouth, 
March 26, i6fi^, requesting in her will that she be buried 
as near her deceased husband William Bradford as may 
be. Her request was granted ; they both are buried at 
Burial Hill, Plymouth, where their monuments can be 
seen. 

Mary was born 1595. After the death of her mother. 
Governor Bradford and Alice wrote her an affectionate 
letter requesting her to come to them at Plymouth and 
spend with them the rest of her life. This letter is still 
extant ; in it Governor Bradford provides for her passage 
from Bristol. It was directed as follows, " To Mary 
Carpenter'\ at Wrington in Somersetshire^ some 8 miles from 
Bristol^ this letter to be left at the house of Joseph Leggatt^\ 

* The Mortons came to Plymouth in the ship Ann, July, 1623 (as 
did also Alice Southworth). Their son was the celebrated Nathaniel 
Morton, the author of "New England Memorial," etc. Hon. Levi P. 
Morton, the late Vice-President, is a lineal descendant. 

f The letter states that the bearer was the brother of Governor Wins- 
low. It can be seen in full in vol. 14, pp. 195 and 196, of "New Eng- 
land Register." 

1 1 was at Bristol, England, in 1897, and curiously enough found 
RedcUff street, and a Joseph Leggatt, a leather dealer, on that street. I 



4 The Carpenter Family in America 

near the sign of the rose in Ratcliffe street in Bristol to be 
conveyed as addressed y This letter was evidently written 
about 1645, and resulted in her coming to Plymouth. 
She died March 20, 1687, as the following quaint record 
in the Plymouth church gives evidence, " Mary Carpen- 
ter^ a member of the church at Duxbury, died at Ply- 
mouth, March 19—20, 1687, being newly entered into 
the 91st year of her age. She was a Godly old maid^ — 
never married ^ 

Priscilla was probably the youngest of the five daugh- 
ters and was born in 1597. She was twice married, her 
first husband being William Wright, who died about 
1633. ^^^ second husband was John Cooper of Dux- 
bury, where she died December 29, 1689, aged 92 years, 
being the survivor of the family. 

The descendants of Bradford, Morton, Fuller, and 
Wright have been men of note and marked ability, men 
of whom New England has always been proud and who 
bear out in a remarkable degree an hereditary character- 
istic pertaining to mothers of eminent men — their records 
are clean and sweet with good deeds, their mothers' her- 
itage of purity and Christian devotion. 

Thus we see that all of Alexander Carpenter's descen- 
dants were early settlers of New England ; and although 
the name changed, yet the famiHes in all the collateral 
branches down to the present day are proud to claim their 
maternal ancestry. 

There are a few other mentions of the Carpenter name 
in the early records pertaining to America, viz.: 

went also to Wrington and found it a beautiful old town. I met the rec- 
tor of the church on my way, and as he was just leaving for a prolonged 
absence missed seeing the church register. He said, however, that there 
were no Southworths or Carpenters in the place, and if he could get me 
any information at a later date he would write me, but so far have heard 
nothing from him. 



Introductory Chapter 5 

Richard Carpenter is found at Barbadoes, where on 
May 3, 1630, he made deposition before Captain Thomas 
Powell regarding seditious speeches against His Majesty 
by one George French, and in 1634 and 1635 a Thomas, 
William, and Elias Carpenter are there, and in 1664 a 
Henry and Lawrence Carpenter. An old map of Barba- 
does also shows Carpenter names among the residents.* 

In Hotten's " List of Original Emigrants " the follow- 
ing Carpenter and Arnold names are found : 

Thomas Carpenter, a carpenter from Amesbury, Eng- 
land, sailed for Boston in the ship James from Southamp- 
ton, April 5, 1635, ^^'^ o" ^^y i5» ^^3 Si Tomazin Car- 
penter, aged 35 years, came in the ship Susan and Ellen, 
but as nothing further appears regarding them it is be- 
lieved they immediately returned. 

William Carpenter, Alice his wife, and Alice their 
daughter, aged 4 years, came to Virginia in the ship 
Sarah about 1623, and a Dixi Carpenter died at Fleur de 
Hundred, February 16, 1623. A Jan de Carpenter, 
laborer, wife and child, and Martin de Carpenter, young 
man, brass-founder, French Wallons, sign agreement to 
go to Virginia in 1621. 

Elias Carpenter, aged 20 years, sailed for Barbadoes, 
December 25, 1635, '^^ ^^^P Falcon, from London. 

Thomas Carpenter, aged 20 years, and Thomas Ar- 
nold, aged 18 years, sailed for St, Christopher, in ship 
Barbadoes, January, 1634. 

William Carpenter, aged 19 years, sails for Barbadoes 
in ship Expedition, from London, November 20, 1635, 
and was examined by the minister of the town of Graves- 
end touching his conformity to the orders and discipline 
of the Church of England, etc. 



* Vide English Colonial Calendar, Astor Library. Very unfortunately 
the Barbadoes Records were destroyed by fire and nothing further of these 
names can be found. 



6 The Carpenter Family in America 

Jasper Arnold, aged 40, and Ann Arnold, aged ^g, 
sailed from London in ship Abigail and have certificates 
from the minister of Shoreditch, Parish of Stephany, for 
New England, July 2, 1635. 

James Arnold, aged 37, sails from London for Vir- 
ginia, July 24, 1635, ^^^ Robert Arnold, aged 30, sails 
from London for Virginia, August 6, 1635, ^^^ Thomas 
Arnold, aged 30, sails from London for Virginia, May 
i5> 1635. 

Henry Carpenter was appointed secretary of St. Chris- 
topher, Antigua, and Leeward Islands, November 27, 
1701. 

A David Carpenter is found at Farmington, Connecti- 
cut, where he died January 22, 1651, leaving two chil- 
dren, viz.: Elizabeth, born about 1644, and David, born 
about 1647. This latter David lived at New London 
and had son David. The widow of David of Farming- 
ton married for second husband George Orvis, and third 
Richard Bronson. She had Elizabeth and David, bap- 
tized at Farmington, May 16, 1658. 

Vide Savage's " Genealogical Dictionary," and " New 
England Register" for 1858. Nothing further is found 
regarding this family. 

The foregoing mentions complete the references to the 
Carpenter name found in early records pertaining to the 
settlement of America, excepting, of course, the three 
families first mentioned. 

After the landing of the Pilgrims in 1620 there was a 
steady exodus from England to America, and during the 
succeeding twenty years there had arrived in New Eng- 
land 298 ships, bringing 21,200* passengers, — and, 
speaking of these passengers, it has been truthfully and 

*Vide Carpenter's "History of Massachusetts. " 



Introductory Chapter 7 

laconically said that " God sifted Old England for the 
seed with which to plant New England." Never was a 
new country so blessed in its peopling, and never so 
prpvidential an era as that which saw these worthy immi- 
grants seeking homes in a faraway land, that there they 
might worship according to the dictates of their con- 
science. And now in these later days it is deemed a 
privilege beyond price to be able to claim direct relation- 
ship to these founders of "a Church without a Bishop, 
and a State without a King." And such with Cowper 
fondly say : 

My boast is not that I deduce my birth 
From loins enthroned, or rulers of the earth ; 
But higher far my proud pretensions rise — 
The son of parents passed into the skies. 

In closing this chapter it is well to remark that by rea- 
son of some investigations now being made it is thought 
best to defer the subject of the kinship existing between 
the early New England families with their English ances- 
try to as late a day as possible and incorporate the result 
of these searches in an "Addenda" at the close of the 
volume. 




THE PROVIDENCE LINE, 

=^|j|HE first person bearing the name of Carpen- 
ter who made permanent settlement in Amer- 
ica was William Carpenter, son and heir of 
Richard Carpenter* of Amesbury, Wiltshire, 
His wife was Elizabeth, daughter of William']' 
and Christiana (Peak) Arnold. She was born at Chesel- 
bourne, Dorsetshire, November 23, 161 1. They were 
married a short time before their sailing for America. 




England. 



* On searching the Parish Register at Amesbury, I found the following 
entries relating to the Carpenter name : 
Anthony Ratten and Susan Carpenter were married . Nov. I i, 1610 
Newman Anthony and Joan Carpenter were married . Oct. 2, 1638 
Elizabeth, daughter of John Carpenter, was baptized Nov. 30, 1628 
John, son of John Carpenter, was baptized . . . Aug. 5, 1632 
Margaret, daughter of John and Joan Carpenter, baptized Mar. 14, 1635 

Agnes Carpenter was buried • Mar. 2, 1624 

Richard Carpenter was buried Sept. 21, 1625 

Christian Carpenter was buried Oct. 13, 1626 

Christiana Carpenter was buried Nov. 27, 163 1 

John Selwin, Minister. Thomas Biddle, Church Warden. 

John Samuel, Minister in Charge. John Harrison, " " 

( Parish registers were first established in England in 1535. The first 
book of the Amesbury Register begins in 16 10 and ends in 1638.) 

f William Arnold, father of Elizabeth, was born June 24, 1587, and 
died at Providence, R. I., about 1676. His wife Christiana was daugh- 
ter of Thomas Peak. 




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"We left Dartmouth on Friday, May i, 1635,* ^^^ 
arrived in New England June 24, 1635, going first to 
Hingham and then to Providence, where we arrived 
April 20, 1636." 

The foregoing quoted paragraph is from a memorandum 
found among old papers of the Arnold Family,-)" and is 
said to have undoubtedly been made by Governor Bene- 
dict Arnold, and establishes the time of departure and 
arrival of himself and his father's family. There is only 
" tradition " to support the theory that with them came 
William Carpenter and his wife, but that the Arnolds 
and Carpenters were at Providence at the same early date 
is a matter of record and can not be gainsaid. 

There are no doubts as to William Carpenter being 
the "son and heir" of Richard Carpenter of Amesbury, 
for a few years after his settlement at Pawtuxet he caused 
the following document to be placed upon the town 
records: " I, William Carpenter of Pautuxet . . . . , 
not upon any sudden notice but upon serious and de- 
liberate consideration have freely given and made over 
unto my sister ffridgswith Vincent my dwelling house 
and all what land belongeth to me adjoining to the said 
house the which said house is standing in the town of 
Amesbury in Wiltshire and in a street commonly called 
ffrogg lane, my sister being an inhabitant of the said town, 
the which said house did in the original belong to my 
father Richard Carpenter now deceased, but fell to my 
right as I was the son and heir unto my said father 

* There is evidently a mistake of one year in these dates, as May ist, 
1635, fell on Thursday (not on Friday), and there was no settlement at 
Providence as early as April, 1636. Roger Williams first landed there 
in June, 1636. 

f The Arnold Family trace their pedigree back to A. D. iioo, at 
which date they were the Royal Family of Wales, having their castles at 
Abergavenny and Glamorgan. Vide Warrington's ** History of Wales," 
printed at London, 1788, 



lo The Carpenter Family in America 

Richard Carpenter Dated Dec. 14, 1671, and 

signed, William Carpenter [seal]. Recorded at Provi- 
dence, in Book of Deeds, page 449. Witnessed by Timo- 
thy, Silas, Benjamin, and William Carpenter, Jr." 

Amesbury, the native place of William Carpenter, is 
situated 7^ miles north of Salisbury and 78 miles west- 
erly from London. Although now of but little compara- 
tive importance it was formerly a town of historical note 
dating back to the earliest days of English history, and 
long celebrated for its religious edifices. A monastery 
for three hundred monks was founded here in the sixth 
century by Prince Ambrosius, from whom the town takes 
its name, and from that event until the accession to the 
throne of Henry VIII, 1509, it was the residence and 
burial-place of many of the nobility, of whom mention 
is made of the daughters and wife of Henry III, and 
the mother of Edward I. 

I visited Amesbury in January, 1897, and perhaps 
cannot give better description of the town than in the 
following article published in the " Epworth Herald" of 
April 2, 1898: 

One of the very few books possessed by my grandfather was a small 
volume entitled, **The Shepherd of Salisbury Plains." Though more 
than half a century has passed since first I read its pages, its humble 
scenes and characters still hold a prominent place in my memory. 

Near my grandfather's old homestead was a great tract of land called 
"The Salisbury Plains," and as my more remote ancestors emigrated 
from Amesbury, a village bordering on the great Salisbury plains of Wilt- 
shire, I had a great desire to visit the scene of Hannah More's tender 
story and the place where three centuries ago my forebears had their home. 
At last the opportunity came to spend a season abroad. 

Accordingly, one morning in January, 1897, I left Waterloo Station, 
London, for Salisbury. Thence I took a way-train to Porton, the near- 
est station to Amesbury. Leaving Porton (a forlorn-looking place) we 
(the lad who gave me a seat in his comfortable trap and myself) ascend- 
ed a steep roadway and were at once on the Salisbury Plains. As far as 
the eye could reach no house was to be seen save the few cottages at 
Porton. It looked as level as a house floor ; only here and there a 



The Providence Line ii 



dwarfed tree or two broke the view to the far-off horizon. Immense 
stacks of hay and grain gave evidence of its productiveness, and what at 
first appeared level was really made up of gentle undulations — hill and 
valley. After going a little way we saw large flocks of sheep huddled to- 
gether in pens hastily put up to protect them from a recent heavy snow- 
storm. These pens, made of panels of woven twigs supported by stakes 
driven in the ground, are moved from field to field, and seem to be the 
only protection the poor animals have against the cold winds of the plains. 
The little huts described in Hannah More's story are still to be seen. 
They are just large enough for the shepherd to rest in or give him a shel- 
ter. No barn, no shed, or house are here. Asking my boy companion 
about this, he told me that the farm laborers all lived in the villages, at 
Porton or Amesbury, coming out in the morning to their work and re- 
turning at night to their cottages. For more than an hour we rode on, 
seeing no one but the shepherds. Dr. Clarke wrote that he rode twenty 
miles over these plains without seeing a house. 

Passing through a clump of trees we come out on the open. A splen- 
did view is before us ! The plain is ended here. Down 200 feet below 
us stretches another vast plain, with green meadows and meandering 
streams far away. Clusters of thatched cottages, whitewashed and glim- 
mering in the sunlight, are just below us, — a distant church tower, — a 
clattering mill. So we see Amesbury ! Amesbury, a thousand years 
old ! Once the pride and dwelling-place of royalty, the shrine and 
burial-place of kings and queens. Now a humble hamlet resting peace- 
fully in the memories of the past, and apparently fully satisfied with the 
present. 

Descending by as steep a roadway as could well be safe for horse and 
vehicle, we reached the lower plain and were right in the streets of the 
village. My boy companion "set me down" at the post-office. Here I 
met Rev. Thomas Merchant, a local preacher of the Wesleyan Confer- 
ence, with whom I had corresponded for many years. 

After a short rest, with Mr. Merchant as guide, I started out to see 
the quaint old town. It does not take a very long time to walk around 
this little Jerusalem. First we went to the section where once stood the 
cottage of my old ancestor. Our next halt was at "the church," said 
to be the oldest in all England. It is old inside and out, a cold, leaky 
old structure which would be condemned on sanitary principles in 
America. 

As we came through the burial-grounds Mr. Merchant stooped down 
and with his hand brushed away the snow from a tombstone. **Here," 
said he, "rests one of our Wesleyans' best friends. 'Twas his father who 
first introduced Methodism, as you term it, to our village. At his death, 
by his will, he bequeathed to our chapel a sum of money, which has en- 



12 The Carpenter Family in America 

abled our society to feel a bit secure in temporal matters." I read the 
name. Job Edwards. "Why," said I, "that must be the son of that 
good man whom Dr. Adam Clarke calls the * ecclesiastical baker.' " ♦* You 
have then read of Dr. Clarke's visit here?" said Mr. M — . **Oh, 
yes," I replied, "and if that old inn — 'The George'— is still in ex- 
istence, I want to stop there and see if I, too, with Dr. Clarke can get 
*a good bed and tolerable' supper.' " " 'The George,' " said Mr. 
M — , "is but a few steps beyond our chapel, and after we have seen 
that I will go with you there." 

Accordingly, after a walk toward Stonehenge to see "The Abbey" 
and the old Roman camp of Vespasian, and a roundabout way among 
the picturesque thatched cottages, we retraced our steps and came to " the 
chapel." It is a plain, substantial building, comfortably seating about 
2^0 persons, besides a Sabbath-school room and vestry. A small but 
•beautiful organ stands out prominently by the side of the pulpit, and alto- 
gether the arrangements are neat, suitable, and "churchly." Twice the 
society has had to enlarge its quarters, and the appearances are that very 
soon this will have to be done again. 

In 1806 Dr. Adam Clarke, in a letter to his son, says: "We reached 
a small town, or rather village, called Amesbury. It is situated among 
the hills, in a chalky soil, and is dry, neat, and clean. There is one inn 
in the place, 'The George,' which, much to our satisfaction, afforded us 
a tolerable supper and beds, and also stabling for our horses." This visit 
of Dr. Clarke seems to have been something of "a vacation tour," for 
with him there were several members of his family ; but he was hardly 
"booked" at the inn before he was asking, "Are there any religious 
people here ? ' ' He was told that there was a people who had left the 
church and were under the direction of a baker by the name of Edwards. 
Determined to find this "ecclesiastical baker," he was directed to his 
cottage. This visit was of such a pleasant character that the "ecclesias- 
tical baker" was invited to sup with him at the inn. At this date, 1806, 
there were only eleven members, meeting under the care of Joseph Ed- 
wards as "Mr. Wesley's people." From this little society several de- 
voted ministers of the Wesleyans have come, and the " ecclesiastical 
baker" is still gratefully remembered when one seeks among the Ames- 
bury Wesleyans. Well, I too supped and slept at "The George," and 
think I was somewhat ahead of Dr. Clarke, for I had an excellent supper 
and bed. I wonder, too, whether my room, with its panes of glass filled 
with the names of tourists, diamond cut, was not the very one in which, 
ninety years ago, he had lodged ! — for in all these years there has been 
so little of change here that one could easily be so placed. However, the 
same walls and the same roof gave me the same shelter. They are part 
of the old abbey suppressed in the time of Henry VIII, and mark the 



The Providence Line 13 

closing years of Papal jurisdiction in England. Long may they stand a 
monument of the age that gave England a WycklifFe, a Tyndale, and 
an open Bible. 

The first mention that we can find relating to William 
Carpenter occurs in what is called the "Initial Deed," a 
document hastily drawn up by Roger Williams, at the 
time of settlement, in which by initials he designates "his 
loving friends and neighbors " who are to have equal 
rights with himself. 

These friends and neighbors were twelve in number, 
and until December 23, 1661, this "Initial Deed" was 
all they had to show in the way of title to their holdings. 
On this date a formal " Confirmatory Deed" * was given 
them from Roger Williams and his wife, intending there- 
by to make their titles secure, but in some unaccountable 
manner a part of the original settlers' names were 
omitted, so, to remedy this, another deed was given in 
1666, at which time Mr. Williams stated that the original 
"Initial Deed" was delivered on the 8th day of the 8th 
month, 1638. 

These three deeds are as follows : 

Memorandum, That I, R. W. having formerly purchased of Canoni- 
cus and Miantonomi, this our situation or plantation of New Providence, 
viz. the two fresh rivers Wonas. and Moosh. and the grounds and mea- 
dows thereupon, in consideration of ^^30 received from the inhabitants 
of said place, do freely and fully, pass, grant and make over equal right 
and power of enjoying and disposing the same grounds and lands unto my 
loving friends and neighbors S W. W A'. T J. R C. J G. J T. W H.' 
W C.-\ T O. F W. R W. and E, H. and such others as the major part 
of us shall admit into the same fellowship of vote with us. As also, I do 
freely, make and pass over equal right and power of enjoying and dispos- 
ing the said land and ground reaching from the aforesaid rivers unto the 
great river Pawtuxet, with the grass and meadow thereupon, which was 

* A facsimile of this deed appeared in the * * Providence Journal ' ' on June 
24, 1886, during the 250th Anniversary proceedings, 
•j- William Carpenter. 



14 The Carpenter Family in America 

so lately given and granted by the two aforesaid sachems to me. Witness 
my hand. R. W. 

Be it known unto all men by these presents, that I Roger Williams, 
of the Town of Providence, in the Narraganset Bay, in New-England, 
having in the year 1634 and in the year 1635 had several treaties with 
Conanicusse and Miantonome, the chief Sachems of the Narragansetts, 
and in the end purchased of them the lands and meadows upon the two 
fresh rivers called Mooshassick and Wanasquatucket, the two Sachems 
having by a deed under their hands two years after the sale thereof estab- 
lished and confirmed the bounds of these lands from the river and fields 
of Pawtuckqut and the great hill of Neotaconconitt on the north-west, 
and the town of Mashapauge on the west, notwithstanding I had the fre- 
quent promise of Miantenomi my kind friend, that it should not be land 
that I should want about these bounds mentioned, provided that I satis- 
fied the Indians there inhabiting, I having made covenant of peaceable 
neighborhood with all the Sachems and natives round about us ; and hav- 
ing in a sense of God's merciful providence unto me in my distress, called 
the place. Providence. I designed it might be for a shelter for persons 
distressed for conscience, I then considering the condition of divers of my 
distressed countrymen, I communicated my said purchase to my loving 
friends John Throckmorton, William Arnold, William Harris, Stukely 
Westcott, John Greene, sen., Thomas Olney, sen., Richard Waterman 
and others who then desired to take shelter here with me, and in succes- 
sion unto so many others as we should receive into the fellowship and 
society of enjoying and disposing of the said purchase ; and besides the 
first that were admitted, our town records declare that afterwards we re- 
ceived Chad Brown, William Field, Thomas Harris, sen., William Wick- 
enden, Robert Williams, Gregory Dexter and others, as our town book 
declares ; and whereas, by God's merciful assistance, I was the procurer 
of the purchase, not by monies nor payment, the natives being so shy and 
jealous, that monies could not do it, but by that language, acquaintance, 
and favor with the natives and other advantages which it pleased God to 
give me, and also bore the charges and venture of all the gratuities which 
I gave to the great Sachems, and other Sachems and natives round about 
us, and lay engaged for a loving and peaceable neighborhood with them 
to my great charge and travel, it was, therefore, thought by some loving 
friends, that I should receive some loving consideration and gratuity, and 
it was agreed between us, that every person that should be admitted into 
the fellowship of enjoying lands and disposing of the purchase, should pay 
thirty shillings into the public stock, and first about ^30 should be paid 
unto myself by thirty shillings a person, as they were admitted ; this sum 
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ORIGINAL CONFIRMATORY DEED FROM ROGER WILLIAMS TO HIS FELLOW 
PROPRIETORS OF PROVIDENCE PLANTATIONS. 



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succor for the distressed as aforesaid. I do acknowledge the said sum and 
payment as full satisfaction. And whereas in the year 1637, so called, I 
delivered the deed subscribed by the two aforesaid chief Sachems, so much 
thereof as concerneth the aforementioned lands from myself and my heirs 
unto the whole number of purchasers, with all and every power, right and 
title therein, reserving only unto myself one single share equal unto any 
of the rest of that number, I now again in a more formal way, under my 
hand and seal, confirm my former resignation of that deed of the lands 
aforesaid and bind myself, my heirs, my executors, my administrators and 
assigns never to molest any of the said persons already received or here- 
after to be received into the society of purchasers as aforesaid, but they, 
their heirs, executors, administrators and assigns, shall at all times quietly 
and peaceably enjoy the premises and every part thereof; and I do fur- 
ther, by these presents, bind myself, my heirs, my executors, my admin- 
istrators and assigns, never to lay claim nor cause any claim to be laid, to 
any of the lands aforementioned, or unto any part or parcel thereof, more 
than unto mine own single share, by virtue or pretence of any former bar- 
gain, sale or mortgage whatsoever or jointures, thirds or entails made by 
me the said Roger Williams or of any other person either, for, by, through 
or under me. In witness thereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal 
this 20th day of December in the present year 1 66 1 . 

ROGER WILLIAMS. [L S.] 
Signed, sealed and delivered, in presence of us. 

Thomas Smith, 

Joseph Carpenter. 

I Mary Williams wife unto Roger Williams do assent unto the prem- 
ises. Witness my hand this 20th day of December, in the present year 
1661. 

The mark of M W MARY WILLIAMS. 
Acknowledged and subscribed before me. 

WILLIAM FIELD, Assistant. 

Providence 8 of 8th month, 1638, so called. 
Memorandum, that I Roger Williams having formerly purchased of 
Conanicus and Miantonomi, this our situation or plantation of New 
Providence, viz : the two fresh rivers Wonasquatucket and Moosehasick 
and the grounds and meadows thereupon, in consideration of thirty 
pounds, received from the inhabitants of the said place, do freely and 
fiilly pass grant and make over equal right and power of enjoying and 
disposing the same ground and lands unto my loving friends and neigh- 
bors, Stukely Westcott, William Arnold, Thomas James, Robert Cole, 
John Greene, John Throckmorton, William Harris, William Carpenter, 



i6 The Carpenter Family in America 

Thomas Olney, Francis Weston, Richard Waterman, Ezekiel Holyman 
and such others as the major part of us shall admit unto the same fellow- 
ship of vote with us. As also I do freely make and pass over equal right 
and power of enjoying and disposing the lands and grounds reaching from 
the aforesaid rivers unto the great river Pawtuxet and the grass and mea- 
dows thereupon, which was so lately granted by the aforesaid Sachems 
to me. 

Witness my hand. Providence 22, 10 mo, 1666, so called. 

ROGER WILLIAMS. 

This paper and writing given by me about twenty-eight years since, 
and differs not a tittle, only so is dated as near as we could guess about 
the time, and the names of the men written in the straight of time and 
haste are here explained by me. 

ROGER WILLIAMS. 
In presence of us, 

John Browne, 

John Sayles, 

Thomas Harris, Assistant. 

The " First Baptist Church in America " was consti- 
tuted at Providence between August 3, 1638, and 
March 16, 1639. Its founders were Roger WilHams, 
Ezekiel Holyman, William Arnold, William Harris, 
Stukely Westcott, John Green, Richard Waterman, 
Thomas James, William Carpenter, Francis Weston, 
and Thomas Olney (these being the same persons 
named in the Initial Deed, lacking names of Robert 
Coles and John Throckmorton). 

Benedict, in his " History of the Baptists," gives an 
exceedingly interesting account of this event. He says, 
"the candidates for communion chose Ezekiel Holy- 
man,* a man of gifts and piety, to baptise Mr. Williams, 
and he in return baptised Mr. Holyman and the other 
ten." And as we read the history of Providence we can 
but note that nearly every one of these ten candidates at 

* Benedict spells his name "Holliman," but I have seen an original 
deed from him to William Carpenter of date 1658 to which he signs his 
name very plainly "Holyman." 



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some time or other showed that they were men of "gifts 
and piety." From my earliest recollection I recall being 
told that William Carpenter was " a preacher " in Eng- 
land, and the fact that he performed the marriage cere- 
mony at the wedding of his daughter is, I think, ample 
proof that he was recognized by his church as one of its 
"lay ministers." 

Up to this date, 1638, the "Proprietors," as they now 
began to be called, were living on their " Home Lotts," 
situated conveniently near together for neighborly inter- 
course and mutual protection. These lots contained about 
six acres each and all fronted on the " Town Street " with 
a dividing line between the lots running east and west. 

William Carpenter's lot was separated from the lot of 
Robert Coles by a highway. " Town Street " is now 
Main Street, and the highway is Meeting Street, so 
called because of the Friends' Meeting House which 
now occupies William Carpenter's lot. 

Immediately after the signing of the Initial Deed the 
Proprietors made division of their purchase. William 
Carpenter and his father-in-law, William Arnold, with 
Zachariah Rhodes,* William Harris, and Robert Coles, 
for their shares were allotted a large tract .at " Pautuxet," 
where they at once made settlement. It was a beautiful 
meadow-land, about four miles southerly from Provi- 
dence, bounded on the east by Narragansett Bay and on 
the south by the Pawtuxet River. In later years it was 
known as " Cranston," and is now undergoing the 
changes consequent upon the rapid growth of Providence, 
which is yearly adding its acres to blocks of buildings. 

It was here that William Carpenter spent the remain- 
ing years of his life. For nearly half a century it was 

* Zachariah Rhodes married Joanna Arnold, a sister of the wife of 
WilHam Carpenter; he died in 1665, and in 1667 she married Samuel 
Reape. 



1 8 The Carpenter Family in America 

"his home," and around him at "Pautuxet" were gath- 
ered children and friends and all of earthly good needed 
to bring contentment and peace. The chronicles of the 
times have much to say of him. There is scarcely a page 
of the town records but has some mention of him. He 
was on numerous commissions to settle boundary lines, 
to lay out roads, to locate and build bridges, and in all 
the affairs of the colony no man enjoyed the confidence 
of Roger Williams more than did he. He was elected to 
the General Court on March lo, 1658, and was re-elected 
the following five years, and for the years 1665, '66, 
'67, '68, '69, '70, '71, and '72 he was chosen assistant to 
the General Assembly, and was Deputy in 1679. And 
when King Philip's War was threatening to annihilate 
the colony the General Assembly, on April 4, 1676, 
passed the following resolution : . . . " Voted, that in 
these troublesome times and straits in the Colony this 
Assembly desiring to have the advice and concurrence 
of the most judicious inhabitants, do desire at their 
next sitting the company and counsel of William Car- 
penter." .... 

This war was terribly disastrous to the colony ; the 
years 1675, '7^* ^^"^^ '77 were years of terror. On June 
28, 1675, ^^^ Indians burned eighteen houses at Provi- 
dence, and by March, 1676, there was only one house 
left standing between Providence and Warwick. Hub- 
bard, in his narrative of the war, says that " on January 
27, 1676, the Indians despoiled Mr. Carpenter of two 
hundred sheep, fifty head of cattle and fifteen horses, all 
of which they drove with them. Two that belonged to 
the said Carpenter were wounded and one of the enemy 
slain." Austin says, "William Carpenter's house was 
attacked by about 300 Indians and was set on fire by 
them, but the flames were extinguished by the defenders. 
Two of his household were killed." 

The tradition of the family is that the house was a 



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" block-house," built for defense by William Carpenter, 
and that in it were all the neighboring families, who made 
a brave stand against the Indians, compelling them at last 
to retreat ; but, sad to say, Mr, Carpenter's son William 
was killed during the attack. During this war there were 
fifty houses burned in Warwick, about the same in Paw- 
tuxet, and some 200 in Providence. At Providence the 
Town Records were thrown in the Mill Pond by the 
town clerk, and thus saved.* 

Notwithstanding these serious losses we find Mr. Car- 
penter at the close of the war busily engaged in repairing 
the damages done to his estate, and if we compare the 
statement made by him to the Town Council on August 
12, 1674, with the provisions made for his children in his 
will, we find that in a great measure he had regained his 
prosperity and was enabled to leave "houses" as well as 
lands to his heirs. Probably the last public service he 
performed bears date April 25, 1683, when as "last sur- 
vivor of the Thirteen Proprietors " he gave deeds to the 
heirs of his fellow proprietors for lands which had been 
hitherto held as joint owners by the proprietors. 

We need dwell no longer in presenting evidences re- 
garding his public services or of his private life, for to 
place them all here would leave no room for other matters. 
He was now an aged man. He had made his will Febru- 
ary 10, 1680, but by reason of the death of his eldest son, 
Joseph, in 1683, a codicil was added on March 15, 1684, 
and on October i, 1685, the will was presented to the 
Town Council for probate, bearing upon it this endorse- 
ment: " William Carpenter died September 7, 168 ^^ 

*The General Court of Massachusetts enumerated the sins which had 
brought upon the colony this disastrous war; among them were, "Pride 
in men's wearing long and curled hair, excess in apparel, naked breasts 
and arms and superfluous ribbons, toleration of Quakers, extortion in shop- 
keepers and mechanics, and the riding from town to town of unmarried 
men and women under pretence of attending lectures " ! ! 



20 The Carpenter Family in America 

THE WILL OF WILLIAM CARPENTER. 

As per Vol. vi, pages ijS—l^O, of Providence (^printed^ Records. 

To all people before whome these presents shall come, William Car- 
penter of Pautuxett in y^ towneshipp of Providence, in his Majestyes 
Colloney of Rhode Jsland & Providence plantations in New England in 
America, being in bodyly health & in sound & perfect Memory (blessed 
God) and not knowing how soone y'^ only wise God may despose of me 
to death : And being willing to sett my Earthly Estate in order to prevent 
future troubles y' may arise after my decease ; Doe Ordaine this to be my 
last Will & Testament, in forme & maner as foUoweth, 

first My will is that all y^ debts oweing by me at my decease be 
truely payd./ 

2 Jtem I give unto my Eldest son Joseph Carpenter twenty shillings 
in merchantable pay of this Colloney to be payd by my Execuf, after 
my decease. 

3 Jtem I give to my Daughter Liddea Smith twenty shillings in mer- 
chantable pay of this Colloney to be payd by My Execu'°''^ after my 
decease. 

4 Jtem I give to my daughter Prescilla Vinsent twenty shillings in 
merchantable pay of this Colloney to be payd by My Execu'"""^ after 
my decease. 

5 Jtem I give & bequeath, unto my two sons Silas Carpenter & Ben- 
jamin Carpenter & theire Heirs all my Right Title & intrest in the Neck 
Called Pautuxett Neck with all my Right, Title & intrest in that place 
Called the vinyard for Ever to be Equally devided betweene them two & 
theire Heirs, or as they shall otherwayes agree to part the same. 

6 Jtem I doe give unto my son Timothy Carpenter & his Heirs for 
Ever all my Right Title & Jntrest in & to that tract of upland & meadow 
lieing on y^ west side of saxefrax Cove, the which I bought of thomas 
Olney of the towne of Providence with all y^ appurtenance [ ] thereto 
belonging. 

7 Jtem I doe give unto my aforesaid son Timothy and his Heirs for 
Ever the one halfe of that share of meadow I bought of M'' Richard Par- 
ker of Boston lieing upon y^ brooke Called Mashapauge brooke, and my 
sayd son Timothy to have his part at y^ lower End of y^ sayd Meadow. 

8 Jtem I doe also give unto my aforsaid son Timothy & [ Jeirs 
for Ever all that percell of upland lieing & adjoyneing together, on which 
sd land y*^ now dwelling house of y^ sayd Timothy standeth : As also the 
meadow adjoyneing to y^ sayd upland so farr as the south End of y^ Mea- 
dow Called the Midle Meadow with all appurtenances thereto. And 
my will is that my two sons Silas Carpenter & Benjamin Carpenter & 



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theire Heirs shall have a suficient high way at all times to passe & repasse 
to y^ other part of y^ said Meadow. 

9 Jtem I doe give to my son Epraim Carpenter dureing y^ time of 
his Naturall life, the one halfe of that halfe (yet remaineing, not given to 
my aforesaid son Timothv ) of y*^ Meadow bought of y^ aforesaid Parker 
lieing upon y^ aforsayd Mashapaug|e| brooke. And after y^ decease of my 
aforesayd son Ephraim to revert & be y^ Right of My Grand Son & his 
Heirs for Ever ; that is to say Ephraim Carpenter y^ Eldest son of My 
aforesayd son Ephraim Carpenter by his first wife. 

I o Jtem I give unto my daughter Priscilla Vinsent & her Heirs the 
other part or halfe of that halfe share of meadow bought of y« aforesayd 
Parker lieing upon y« aforsd Mashapauge brooke, not before to my sd 
sons Timothy & Ephraim hereby desposed of. 

ii Jtem I doe give unto my son Ephraim Carpenter & his Heirs, And 
to my daughter Priscilla Vinsent Sc her heirs for Ever all my Right, Title 
& intrest in & to that Cove lieing neere y*^ place Called y^ landing place, 
(in pautuxett) the which Cove I bought of Thomas Angell of Provi- 
dence ; The sayd Cove to be Equally devided betwixt them in quantitye 
& quallitye./ 

I 2 Jtem I give & bequeath unto my two sons Silas Carpenter & Ben- 
jamin Carpenter & theire Heirs for Ever all y^ rest of y^ Meaddow now 
within y^ fence from y^ south End of y^ aforsaid Midle Meadow south- 
ward. Also all such swampy low land as will make meadow adjoyneing 
to y^ sayd meadow to be Equaly devided betwixt these my two sons, or 
as they shall agree about it : 

I 3 Jtem I give to my two sons aforesaid Silas & Benjamin & theire 
Heirs for Ever my owne share of meadow lyeing upon the aforesd mash- 
paug [ ] oke As also that part of a share of Meadow that I bought of 
my brother Stephen Arnold lieing upon y^ aforesayd brooke to be 
Equal [ ] devided, or as those my two sons Silas & Benjamin shall agree : 

14 Jtem I give unto these my aforesayd two sons Silas & Benjamin all 
my Right Title & Jntrest of lands & meadows now within fence whereon 
theire dwelling house now standeth, with all y^ fenceing & fruit trees 
thereon & appurtenances thereto belonging to be to them & theirel Heirs 
for Ever, to be Equally devided betwixt them, or as they two shall agree. 

I 5 Jtem I give unto my three sons Timothy, Silas & Benjamin Car- 
penter & theire Heirs for Ever all my Right or Rights of lands to me be- 
longing yet undevided lieing & being on y^ East side of Pauchasett River 
& y^ salt water home to y^ devideing line betwixt Providenc|ej &' Pau- 
tuxett, & y^ same to be Equally devided betwixt my aforesd three sons 
Only my will is that my son Timothy shall have that part that falleth by 
devision next unto y^ aforesayd devideing line betwixt Providence and 
Pautuxett. 



22 The Carpenter Family in America 

1 6 Jtem I give unto my Grandson Ephraim Carpenter, y^ Eldest son 
of my afore said son Ephraim & his Heirs for Ever, all my Right & title 
in & to a percell of land adjoyneing to y^ aforesayd devideing line & on 
y^ North side of y^ sayd line ; it lieing betwixt Mashapauge pond & 
spectickle pond ; bounded on the north with a hill, ifurther my will is 
that my Grandson Ephraim shall at y'^ age of one & twenty years Enter 
& be in possession of y^ same. 

1 7 Jtem I also give unto my aforesd Grandson Ephraim Carpenter & 
his Heirs for Ever twenty acrs of upland, the south part of y^ said land 
adjoyneing to the aforesd devideing line of Pautuxett, bounding on y^ west 
with ye sayd spectickle pond, & on y'^ north with a percell of meaddow 
sayd to be in y^ possession of Abraham Man of sayd Providence, & to 
Enter & be in possession of y^ same at y^ age of one and twenty yeares. 

1 8 Jtem I give unto my three sons Timothy, Silas, & Benjamin Car- 
penter & theire Heirs for Ever all my Right title & Jntrest in & to all those 
lands meadows & Comoning to me belonging in y^ sd towne of Provi- 
dence, both devided & undevided on y*^ East side of y^ seven mile line 
set by order of y^ aforsd towne, not hereby or by any other Jnstrument 
before desposed of, with all y*= appurtenances thereof to be Equally de- 
vided. 

1 9 Jtem I give to my son Timothy Carpenter and his heirs for Ever, 
all that Right of Comoning that I bought of Robert Coles with all appur- 
tenances to it belonging. 

20 Jtem I give to my son Silas Carpenter & his Heirs for Ever my 
owne Right of Comon in y^ aforesd towne with all y^ appurtenances 
thereto belonging. 

21 Jtem I give to my son Benjamin Carpenter & his heirs for Ever 
all that Right of Comoning with all y^ appurtenances in y^ sayd towne, 
that Right of Henry Neale formerly of y«^ sayd towne of Providence. 

2 2 Jtem These Comons are on y«= East side of y^ sd seven mile line, 

23 Jtem I give unto my son Timothy Carpenter & his Heirs for Ever 
all that Right of lands meadowes & Comoning in y^ towne of Providence 
to me belonging in y<= towne of Providence lieing on y^ west side of 
y^ seven mile line ariseing to me by vertue of that Right I bought of 
Robert Coles of y^ sayd towne. 

24 Jtem I give unto my son Silas Carpenter & his Heirs for Ever all 
that Right of lands meadowes & Comoning to me belonging in y^ aforesd 
towne lieing on y^ west side of y« seven mile line ariseing to me by vertue 
of that Right that I bought of Roger Mawry of y^ sd towne deceased. 

25 Jtem I give unto my son Benjamin Carpenter & his Heirs for 
Ever all that Right of lands meadowes Comoning to me belonging in 
y^ sayd towne lieing on the west side of y^ seven mile line ariseing to me 



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by vertue of that Right I bought of Roger Mawrey formerly of y^ sayd 
towne. 

26 Jtem I give unto my Grandson william Carpenter & his Heirs for 
Ever all that Right of lands meadowes and Comoning to me belonging 
in sd providence lieing on y<^ west side of y^ seven mile line ariseing to me 
by vertue of that Right that I bought of John Smith (Mason) of y'^ sd 
providence. 

27 Jtem I give unto my grandson Joseph Smith son of my daughter 
Liddea) & his Heirs all that Right of lands Meadowes & Comoning in 
sd providence to me belonging on y*^ west side of y*^ seven mile line, arise- 
ing to me by vertue of that Right of Robert Colwell of the said towne. 

28 Jtem I give unto my Grandson Ephraim Carpenter & his heirs, 
all that Right of lands meadowes and Comoning to me belonging on the 
west side of y^ seven mile line ariseing to me by vertue of my owne Right 
in sayd towne ; the which Right was formerly Recorded to my son wil- 
liam deceased in sd towne. 

29 Jtem I give & bequeath unto my three sons Timothy Carpenter, 
& Silas Carpenter & benjamin Carpenter & theire heirs for Ever two 
thirds of all my Right, or Rights to me belonging in all y'^ lands & meadowes 
on the west side of Pauchassett River betwixt Pautuxett River & the de- 
videing line, part thereof Runn, & part to be Runn to be Equally devided 
amongst my three sons. Excepting, my will is, that these my aforesd 
three sons shall in some Convenient place set out to my aforesayd Grand- 
son Ephraim Carpenter out of theire two thirds one hundred acres of land 
to be to him & his Heirs for Ever ; y^ sayd hundred acres of land to be 
part thereof Meadow proportionably to Each hundred acres Contained in 
y^ aforesd two thirds & y^ sayd hundred acres to ly together./ 

30 Jtem I give to my two sons Joseph Carpenter & Ephraim Carpen- 
ter, And to my daughters Liddea Smith & Priscilla vinsent & theire heirs 
for Ever the other third part of all my Right or Rights to me belonging 
on y^ west side of y^ sayd Pauchasett River, & betwixt Pautuxett River 
& y^ aforesaid line to be Equally devided amongs these my two sons & 
my two daughters. 

3 1 Jtem I give unto my two sons Silas & Benjamin Carpenter all 
my Carts, Ploughs, & all tacklin[ ] to them or any of them belonging 
Except one draught Chaine I give to my son Timothy Carpenf : As also 
all other Tooles of what sort so ever I give to my two aforesaid sons Silas 
& Benjamin & theire heirs Equally./ 

32 Jtem I Give unto Elizabeth my deare & loveing wife in Con- 
sideration of all her demand in y^ law, to be at her owne sole despose all 
my weareing apparrill of what sort so Ever & all y^ rest of my Mooveable 
Estate what so Ever not hereby before desposed of: And further my will 
is. That my two sons Silas & Benjamin take y^ whole & sole Care of 



24 The Carpenter Family in America 

Elizabeth my loveing wife theire mother to provide for her in all Respects 
& Conditions as a woman ought to be provided for duering her naturall 
life & to see her body descently Buryed. 

33; And ffurther my will is that my two sons, Silas Carpenter & 
Benjamin Carpenter be my whole & sole Exsecutors to pay all y^ debts 
owing by me at my decease & to receive in all debts owing to me & to 
see my Body descently Buryed ; And to see this my will truely performed 
in all Respects to y^ true meaneing thereof. 

34 And ffurther my will is. That if my Grand child Ephraim Car- 
penter y^ Eldest son of my aforesd son Ephraim, if he shall decease be- 
fore y^ age of one & twenty yeares. Then what before given to my aforesd 
Grand child shall revert & be y^ Right of his sister Susanna Carpenter & 
her Heirs for Ever. 

3 5 And ffurther my will is That y^ Jntrest herein given to my Grand 
child Joseph Smith y^ son of my daughter Liddea shall revert & be y^ Right 
of his Brother Simon Smith & his heirs for Ever. Jn Case my Grand 
child Joseph Smith shall decease this life before y^ age of one and twenty 
yeares. Jn wittnesse whereof I doe here unto sett my hand & scale this 
tenth day of ffebruarey one thousand six hundred seventy & nine, or 
Eighty & the thirty second yeare of his majestyes Reigne Charles the 
Second Etc^ : 
Signed & Sealed in y« presence of us 

John Whipple William Carpenter [seal] 

Andrew Harris 

Rebekah whipple Memorandum the word Right, the 

word or name Roger mawrey ; And 

This beforesd last will of William the word or name Ephraim were 
Carpenter of Pautuxett was signed interlined before the signeing & 
sealed & wittnessed y^ yeare & day sealeing of these presents. And my 
beforesaid before me son Ephraim Carpenter shall have 

John Whipple, Assistant./ twenty shillings payd him by my 

Exsecutors as y^ rest of my other 

October y^ first 1685 : sons & daughters have by these will 

Andrew Harris & Rebekah whip- given them wittnes my hand and 
pie upon Engagement testefied as scale y^ day & yeare before sayd. 
wittnesses to y^ abovesaid will in y^ william Carpenter [seal] 

presence of y^ Councill Before me 
Joseph Jenckes, Assist : 

Be it knowne unto all persons by these presents. That whereas I william 
Carpenter of Pautuxett in y^ towneshipp of Providence in ye Colloney of 
Rhode Jsland & providence plantations in New England, in America, 
have made & declared my last will & testam*^ : beareing date y<= tenth day 



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of ffebruarey one thousand six hundred seventy & nine (or Eighty,). I 
the sayd william Carpenter by this present Codicill doe Rattifie & Con- 
lirme my sayd last will & testamen' Excepting that part, or parts thereof 
as upon my Mature Consideration I shal[ ] herein despose & bequeath 
other wayes, then therein mentioned, & makeing them perticulars by this 
Codicill utterly voyd & null to all intents ; And for this Reason in Cheife, 
That I understand that my son Ephraim Carpenter talketh, or intendeth 
to sell those lands (or some of them) to him bequeathed & willed ; There- 
fore I will & order as followeth. 

Jtem I doe give & bequeath unto my Grand son Ephraim Carpenter, 
y^ Eldest son of my son Ephraim Carpenter that part of the Cove given 
to my aforesd son Ephraim in y^ Eleventh part of my will or bequest, 
makeing it wholy voyd to my sd son Ephraim Carpenter & to be the 
only proper Right of my Grand son Ephraim Carpenter & his Heirs for 
Ever, & to be devided to my Grand son Ephraim as in y^ sayd Eleventh 
part of my sayd will mentioned. 

Jtem I doe give & bequeath unto my aforesd Grand son Ephraim 
Carpenter & to my grand daughter Susanna Carpenter & theire Heirs for 
Ever to be Equally devided betwixt them two ; all that part of lands be- 
ing on y^ west side of Pauchasett River ; given & bequeathed to my 
aforesd son Ephraim Carpenter in y^ thirtyeth part or bequest in my will 
beforesd. And doe wholy Make null & voyd y^ sayd bequest in y^ part 
as to my son Ephraim Carpenter ; & to remaine good to the Rest in that 
bequest. 

Jtem I doe order & declare that gift & bequest given & willed unto 
my aforesd Grandson Ephraim Carpenter in y^ twenty ninth part of my 
will or bequest to be wholy Null & Voyd, And that part to be devideable 
amongst my three sons Timothy Carpenter, Silas Carpenter, & Benjamin 
Carpenter, and theire Heirs. 

Jtem. I doe order will & declare that the Gift, or bequest willed & 
given unto my son Joseph Carpenter upon y^ west side of y^ aforesd Pau- 
chasett River shall be wholy null & voyd to all intents as to my sayd son, 
he deceaseing before my death & not being in possession thereof. And doe 
will bequeath & declare that part as aforesd given to my sayd son Joseph 
Carpenter on y^ west side of y*^ aforesayd River unto my Grand son Joseph 
Carpenter & his heirs for Ever, the which bequest is mentioned in y^ 
thirtyeth part or bequest in my will or bequest therein, mentioned. And 
my will & meaneing is that this Codicill or shedule be, & be adjudged 
to be part & percell of my sayd last will & testament./ And that all 
things herein Contained & mentioned be faithfully & truely performed 
& as fully & amply in Every Respect as if y^ same were so declared & 
sett downe in my said last will & testament, Jn wittnesse whereof I the 
sayd william Carpenter have hereunto sett my hand & seale. This fif- 



26 The Carpenter Family in America 

teenth day of March one thousand six hundred & Eighty three, or Eighty 
foure & thirty sixt yeare of his Majestyes Reigne Charles y^ second &ct''. 
Signed & Sealed in y^ presence of us 

Andrew Harris william Carpenter [seal] 

John Whipple jun"" : 

The first day of October 1685 at a meeteing of y^ towne Councill of 
Providence in y^ Colony of Rhode Jsland & providence plantations &c|tr| 
John Whipple & Andrew Harris in y^ presence of y^ Councill upon theire 
sollemne Engagements owned themselves witnesses to y^ abovesd Codicill ; 

Before me Joseph Jenckes Assistant 
The afore written will of y^ deceased william Carpenter Contayneing 
five pages, & also y^ Codecill, or shedule written on y^ other side of this 
leafe & part on this side are both at our Councill meeteing October y^ first 
1685 Eamined & approoved by us the towne Councill of Providence 
wittnesse our hands, 

Joseph Jenckes Asis' : — 
Richard Arnold Asistan* : 
Edward Smith 
Thomas Arnold 
Joseph williams 
Eliezer Arnold. 
Thomas Olney./ - 

The Jnventarey of y« Estate of william Carpenter of Pautuxett in y^ 
towneshipp of Providence, deceased, in y« Colloney of Rhode Jsland & 
Providence plantations in New England is as foUoweth. / 

lb s d 

mprimis one Cloake 02-00—00 

one loose Coate & one straite bodyed Coate 00-06—00 

Twoo loose bodyed Coates 01—00—00 

Two loose bodyed Coats neere worne out 00—03—00 

foure west coats two much worne 00—12—00 

Two paire of Trowsers 00—08—00 

Two paire of old woolen drawers 00—02—00 

one payre of old Trowsers 00—01—00 

one black Caster hatt something worne 00—06—00 

Two old hatts, & one old cloath Capp 00—01—00 

Three shirts 00—12—00 

Two very old shirts 00—01—06 

Two paire of stockins & one paire of shooes 00—05—00 



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five night Capps & two Bands 

Two old silke neck cloath 

One fether bed, two bolsters, two paire of sheets two 

blanketts, one blue Rugg & y^ bed sted 

To kash to witt new England silver 

To one peece of Gold a tenn shilling peece 

one cart & old wheeles & boxes & hoopes thereto, & two 

old shares & Coulters & old plough 

one logg chaine & foure draught chaines 

the Chaine & whats belongs to it 

two old axes, narrow ones, one old broad Axe 

one cross cut saw & two tenant sawes 

Two hand sawes, tho old, three clevises & two pinns 

one sledge & one Jron crow 

Tenn Augers, greater & smaler 

Two broad chizells & two narrow ones 

Three plaine Jrons & one wenscutt plough 

Two Gouges ; two drawing knives, & old Burr 

one spoke shave, & one Gennett & one adds 



27 

00—03-00 
00—01—00 

06-00—00 

04-02-06 
00—10-00 

01-10-06 

o I —00—00 
00—04—00 
00—06—00 
00—08—00 
00—05—06 
00—07—00 
00— I 2—00 
00—02—06 
00—01—06 
00—05-06 
00—03-06 



The sum totall Errors Excepted 22—00—00 

As to debts oweing by y^ testators not any as we can find 00—00—00 

As to debts due to y'^ testator severall, 00—00—00 

vet not fully by us knowne, but when further knowne shall ) 

■^ •' -^ ^ 00—00—00 



be brought to y^ Councill 



I 



A faire apprisall of y^ Estate of william Carpenter of Pautuxett in y« 
towneshipp of Providence, deceased September y^ 7'^: 1685 of what did 
appeare to us as on y^ other side specified. Taken September y^ 30'^* : 
1685 : as wittnes our hands : 

Silas Carpenter and Andrew Harris 

Benjamin Carpenter John whipple 

Exsecutors to y^ deceased Silas Carpenter 

william Carpenter of Benjamin Carpenter 

Pautuxett in y*^ towneshipp 

of Providence in y^ Colloney of Rhode Jsland and Providence plantations 
in new England by his last will & testament beareing date y^ tenth day 
of fFebruarey in y^ yeare 1679, *''' ^^'- upon theire solemne Engagement 
in y^ presence of y^ Councill the first day of October 1685 testefied & 
declared that what is Contained on the other side of this paper written & 
on this page is y^ Estate of y^ deceased william Carpenter which he died 
possessed with, or of, & that it is all & wholy his Mooveable Estate so farr 



28 The Carpenter Family in America 

as they any wayes know or understand. And if any other, or more at any 

time appeare it shall be brought forth and Jnventaryed. 

Taken before us 
Joseph Jenckes Assist : 
Richard Arnold Assistant 

John Whipple & Andrew Harris as apprizers to y^ aforesayd Jnventarey 
upon y« first day of October 1685 in y^ presence of y^ Councill upon 
theire solemne Engagement did declare that they made a faire apprisall of 
y^ Estate of y^ deceased william Carpenter what to them was brough 
forth to aprize, & know not but it was his whole Mooveable Estate. 
Taken before us 

Joseph Jenckes Assistant 
Richard Arnold Assistant./ 

While we are very sorry that we have so little of record 
regarding Elizabeth, the wife of William Carpenter, yet 
the mention that is made in "Jtem 32" of his will re- 
specting the provision made for her care and support is 
a worthy tribute to her as loving wife and helpmeet, and 
gives full assurance that her place as wife and mother was 
honored alike by husband and children. Her family 
(the Arnolds) was second to none in the colony. They 
were of an ancient and distinguished lineage in Wales, 
claiming, indeed, relationship to the royal family of that 
country. Her eldest brother Benedict was Governor of 
the colony from 1663 to the day of his death, 1678. Her 
brother Stephen and her sister Joana, with their father 
Willianr^ resided in close proximity to her home at Paw- 
tuxet, and together, for over half a century, the Carpen- 
ter Family and the Arnold Family were the largest land 
owners and chief taxpayers of Pawtuxet. Mrs. Carpenter 

* William Arnold, the father of the family, was born June 24, 1587. 
He came to America when 50 years of age, and died at Pawtuxet about 
1677. His son Benedict was born December 21, 161 5 ; his wife was 
Damaris Westcott. His daughter Joana was born February 27, 1617; 
she married Zachariah Rhodes and then Samuel Reape. His son Stephen 
was born December 22, 1622; his wife was Sarah Smith. 




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undoubtedly survived her husband, but we can find no 
data whereby to fix the exact date of her decease. 

The accompanying map and sketch of monument will 
show the aspect of the "old plantation" of William Car- 
penter at the time of my last visit (1896). The "monu- 
ment " is of native granite, very durable and of good 
proportions. It no doubt marks the last resting-place of 
William Carpenter and his wife as well as of other mem- 
bers of his family. The " block-house," or homestead, 
appears to have stood quite some nearer the river, but 
"the march of improvements" has obliterated and swept 
away every vestige whereby its site could be located, 
leaving only the "3 rods square" whereon the monu- 
ment stands to mark or identify any part of the original 
plantation. 

This monument stands in Cranston, about three and a 
half miles from the City Hall at Providence, and is reached 
by the trolley cars of the Providence and Cranston line. It 
is 1 1 feet in height with a 1 1,^ feet base. The surrounding 
ground is three rods square, with stone corner bounds, 
but is in a terribly disgraceful condition, being made the 
dumping ground for the debris of the neighborhood. 

The inscription on the monument is in capital letters 
of equal size, and reads as follows : 

ERECTED IN 1 86o BY EARL CARPENTER 

YOUNGEST SON OF NATHANIEL 

IN MEMORY OF THOSE OF HIS ANCESTORS 

BURIED HERE, AND OF HIS ELDEST BROTHER DANIEL 

BORN JULY 4, 1773, DIED DEC 2$, I775. 

HIS GRANDFATHER BENJAMIN 

A DESCENDANT OF WILLIAM ONE OF THE 

FIRST SETTLERS OF RHODE ISLAND 

DIED DEC 16, 1766, AGED 73 YEARS, 

AND HIS GRANDMOTHER PRUDENCE 
DIED JULY 29, I 80 1, AGED 87 YEARS. 



HISTORICAL AND GENEALOGICAL NARRATIVE, 




'HE will of William Carpenter leaves us in no 
doubt as to who were his children, nor as to 
their mother's name. Very few documents of 
the period show these matters in as clear a light. It al- 
lows us to begin the genealogy of the family with full 
assurance as to its correctness, and had the succeeding 
generations kept their records with equal clearness very 
much more of interest could be added to our volume. 

' I William Carpenter, as the progenitor of the family 
in America, will in our work be recorded as number i, 
and each succeeding name will receive its proper number, 
which in turn will be taken up and such mention as we 
have of the individual will be given. 

Children of William and Elizabeth Carpenter. 

II Joseph, born in England about 1635. 

III Lydia, born at Providence about 1638. 

IV Ephraim, born at Pawtuxet about 1640. 
V Timothy, born at Pawtuxet about 1643.. 

VI William, born at Pawtuxet about 1645. 

VII Priscilla, born at Pawtuxet about 1648. 

VIII Silas, born at Pawtuxet in the year 1650.* 

IX Benjamin, born at Pawtuxet about 1653. 

* Silas Carpenter is the only one of the family whose birth is definitely 
known. A deposition made in 1674 gives the date 1650, as does also 
his gravestone. 



Historical and Genealogical Narrative 3 1 

n Joseph Carpenter, eldest son of William' and 
Elizabeth (Arnold) Carpenter, was born at Amesbury, 
Wiltshire, England, about 1635. '^^^ ^^^^ mention that 
we find concerning him is at Providence, R. I., where on 
May 3, 1656,* he is a witness to a deed from his uncle 
Stephen Arnold to his father, which indicates that at that 
date he was of legal age. 

On April 21, i6^g,-f he was married to Hannah, 
daughter of William Carpenter of Rehoboth, Mass. She 
was born at Weymouth, Mass., February 3, 1640, and 
no doubt was second cousin to her husband. Her father 
died just before her marriage, and by his will, which is 
on record at Plymouth, Mass., he bequeathed to her a 
portion of land at Pawtuxet, and such books from his 
library as showed her to have been a woman of good 
education and ability. 

The Town Records^ show that Joseph Carpenter was 
an inhabitant of the town of Warwick where he had a 
" Corne Mill," "and where stood his dwelling house on 
the South side of the Pautuxet River at the wading place 
near the Falls on said River." This property was pur- 
chased by his father from Matthias Harvey and given to 
him, probably at the time of his marriage. Here he ap- 
pears to have remained until 1667, although as early as 
i663§ he was at Long Island making negotiations with 
the Indians for the purchase of land at Oyster Bay. 

There was a settlement at Hempstead as early as 



* Vide vol. I, p. 44, of Providence printed Records. 

"(■Vide Plymouth, Mass., Records. 

In the Massachusetts colony as early as 1639 the General Court or- 
dered that each town in the colony should keep a record of every mar- 
riage, birth, and death. 

I Vide original deed in possession of the compiler of this work. 

§ Vide Thompson's "History of Long Island." 



32 The Carpenter Family in America 

1644,* and in 1653 an attempt was made to make an- 
other settlement at Hempstead Harbor where ten fami- 
Hes with their household goods, etc., came in the sloop 
Desire of Barnstable, Captain Thomas Willetts. The 
people of Hempstead resisted this, capturing the sloop, 
but finally they were allowed to settle at Oyster Bay. 
The Hempstead colony continued to claim jurisdiction 
over all the lands bordering on the harbor, but the In- 
dians denied having ever sold this part of their posses- 
sions, and in February, 1667, they sold " Matinecock " 
to Captain John Underbill, and on May 24, 1668, they 
sold to Joseph Carpenter about 3000 acres at Musketa 
Cove, — he having on November 5, 1667, obtained from 
Governor Nicholls permission to occupy said land 
"whether belonging to Hempstead or not." On March 
I, 1665, Matthias Harvey and Captain John Underbill 
were sent as deputies to Hempstead, evidently to try and 
settle this disagreement. The following deposition of 
the Indians seems to have had its bearing upon the de- 
cision of the governor. 

Killingworth this zzd of March 1667, upon the day and date afore- 
said I Tackapowchie Sachem of Marsapeag, do acknowledge and declare 
that Hempstead men lies ; that Matinecock lands come no flirther west 
than Musceata Coufe. I allways owned the said Coufe to be Matinecock 
land and that my land never went further east than the creek that runneth 
into the head of Hempstead Harbor and all to the east of the creek to 
Oysterbay bounds I own and ever will it to be Matinecock and will 
prove it by many more Indians than here have testified. I have known 
more than these that are not good witnesses. This testimony aforemen- 
tioned I do own to be the truth, under my hand and mark in presence of 
us whose names are hereunto subscribed. 

The mark of V Tackapowchie 

John Underhill, 

Henry Redocke, 

William Simson, 

John dier, 

* Vide Wood's "History of Long Island," "Documentary History 
of New York," Town Records, etc. 



Historical and Genealogical Narrative 33 

A true copy of an attestation by Tacka- 
powchie. Sachem, by me Joseph 
Carpenter. 

We say and know this to be true, what the Sachem has over written 
and we testify to the same. 

Spamelack x his mark 

Numham x his mark 

Womtapock x his mark 

I Sockecock say Hempstead men /ies if they say I told them that Matine- 
cock land, was but a bit of land. But I say and ever will, as the Sachem 
and the rest have testified, that it is from the said creek to Oyster Bay 
bounds — Witness my hand, 

Sockecock x his mark. 

The following order was accordingly issued by Gover- 
nor Lovelace to the Constable and Overseers of Hemp- 
stead : 

Whereas request was long time since made unto me on the behalf of 
Joseph Carpenter that he might have a certain piece of land on each side 
of the river at Muskitoe Cove, where he proposes to settle two or three 
plantations and to erect a saw mill and a fulling mill which may prove 
very advantageous and be much to the welfare of the inhabitants in gen- 
eral within this Government, with which you have been made acquainted 
and themselves have made some objections against it, yet have given me 
no reasonable satisfaction therein, and having just grounds to suspect that 
the said land thereabout is not as yet within your bounds nor was ever 
really purchased by you, you having made no improvement thereupon 
though you pretend to have laid it out into lots for some of the inhabitants 
of your town. 

These are therefore to require you that after the sight hereof with all 
convenient speed you cause to be laid out for the use of the said Joseph 
Carpenter a sufficient quantity of land on each side of the said Cove fit for 
the purposes and intents proposed by him, and that you make immediate 
return of your proceeding herein unto me which if you shall neglect to do 
I shall without more ado take care to dispose thereof for the public good 
as I shall see cause. Given under my hand the 6th day of April 1668.* 

The purchase from the Indians being concluded and 
the consent of the Governor and Council obtained Joseph 

*Vide <'New York Documentary History," vol. 14, pp. 606-655. 
5 



34 The Carpenter Family in America 

Carpenter at once began the settlement. And as evi- 
dence of the good will and friendship of the Indians to- 
wards him it can be stated that through all the after years 
no serious trouble or dispute ever occurred, and none of 
the settlers seemed to have the least fear from them, rather 
regarding them as friends, and never as foes. 

On November 24, 1668, he received as equal share- 
holders with him Nathaniel Coles, Abia Carpenter (his 
brother-in-law), Thomas Townsend, and Robert Coles. 
Following the example of their Rhode Island people 
they styled themselves " The Five Proprietors of Mus- 
keta Cove Plantations," which name and style was con- 
tinued until the War of the Revolution. Each one of the 
Proprietors had a "Home Lott" of five acres set off on 
which to build a dwelling. These "Home Lotts " were 
situated on a street or highway which they designated 
" The Place," and the site of their homes on this street, 
which still bears the ancient name, are very readily 
identified. 

It is evident that one of the first labors of the settle- 
ment was the building of their "saw mill." This being 
accomplished, timber and lumber for their dwellings was 
soon at hand. The first house was no doubt ready for 
occupancy by the winter of 1668, and so strongly was it 
built that it continued to be used for a dwelling until 
about 1835. ^^ ^^^ built upon Joseph Carpenter's 
"Home Lott" and occupied by him during his lifetime, 
being also the birthplace of nearly all his children, and 
continuing in the family for several generations.* 

* On Christmas day, 1885, I visited the site of the first house 
and secured several brick from the fallen chimney. A tall cherry tree 
has grown up in the centre of the cellar. This tree I measured at four 
feet above ground; it w^as 36 inches in circumference. A still larger tree 
has grown up on the line of the outer wall, indicating that the house 
could not have been occupied for at least forty years. The property now 
belongs to the Dickson Family. 



Historical and Genealogical Narrative 3 5 

About 1673 Joseph Carpenter had the misfortune to 
lose his wife by death. She was only about thirty-three 
years of age, and no doubt the hardship incidental to the 
life of the pioneer hastened this event. Judging by what 
we know of her as revealed in her early home life at her 
father's house, where she had access to a library of un- 
usual value among the settlers, and also by the books 
which her father gave her in his will, we can but think 
that she was a woman well educated, of sterling religious 
character, better fitted perhaps for a refined home than 
the cabin of the hardy settler. 

We are led to place the time of her decease in 1673 to 
the following recorded events. On June 8, 1673, Abia 
Carpenter (the brother of Hannah) received a deed from 
Joseph Carpenter conveying to him all his interests, etc., 
in lands at Pawtuxet which came to him by the will of 
his wife's father, and in return Abia transferred all his 
rights at Musketa Cove to Joseph Carpenter, and is after- 
wards found at Pawtuxet. Then, on September 2, 1674, 
Joseph Carpenter and his wife "Ana"* are at Pawtuxet 
and sign deed of property to Stephen Arnold. These 
" events," we think, show very clearly the approximate 
date of the death of Hannah Carpenter and the re-mar- 
riage of her husband. 

The second wife of Joseph Carpenter was Ann (or 
Anna), daughter of Francis and Elizabeth [Luther) 
Weekes.-\ She and her brothers Samuel, John, and 
Joseph were baptized in the Dutch Church at New York 
in 1647. Francis Weekes was one of the five persons 
who was with Roger Williams in the canoe when he first 
landed at Providence. Roger Williams says of him that 
" he was a poor young lad who came with them at the 
request of John Smith (Miller). "| Not being of age, a 

* "Ana" signs by mark, which assuredly Hannah would not do. 
■j" This name is variously spelled Wickes, Weeks, Weekes, etc. 
'I Vide Knowles's "Life of Roger Williams." 



2^ The Carpenter Family in America 

portion of land was set off for him and held by the Pro- 
prietors until he reached legal age. He was an early 
settler at Hempstead, L. I., where on March 17, 1657, 
he was chosen townsman. He and his wife, by reason 
of their "entertaining Quakers," were in 1658 heavily 
fined, and soon thereafter they removed to Oyster Bay 
where he died in 1687—8. His will* mentions "his 
daughter Ann, y^ relict and widdo of Joseph Carpenter, 
deceased ; and Elizabeth y^ wife of Nicholas Simpkins." 
By the records of this period it appears that Daniel 
Coles purchased the interest of Abia Carpenter, and 
Nicholas Simkins that of Thomas Townsend. The 
King Philip war, which in 1675-76 proved so disastrous 
to the inhabitants of Massachusetts and Rhode Island, 
was the means of greatly promoting the growth and 
prosperity of the Musketa Cove and Oyster Bay planta- 
tions. The following record will be of interest as show- 
ing the sympathy manifested by the people of Long 
Island in the sufferings of their neighbors and kinsmen. 

(N. Y. ) At a Councell May 5, 1676, — present the Govenor, 
Capt Brockholes the secretary, Capt Dyre & Mr Phillips. 

Newes being brought from Rhode Island by M"" Joseph Carpenter 
of the great number of people flockt thither from their habitations de- 
stroyed by the Indyans insomuch that the Inhabitants are very much 
straitened by their numbers and will quickly want provisions. It being 
proposed whether not convenient at this juncture to send a sloope thither 
to offer them transportation into this colony where they may have lands 
assigned them. Ordered, that the Govenor's sloop being ready be forth- 
with sent to Rhode Island with directions to bring as many passengers as 
may bee, and that the sloopes belonging to Luycas and Christian now 
bound for Boston do call there likewise in coming back, and any other 
sloopes to hasten thither and take in such passengers as are willing to 
come.-j" 

* Vide Oyster Bay Records, Book B, p. 94, and transcript at Jamaica, 
vol. 2, p. 201 ; also reference to *♦ Elizabeth" as his wife. Oyster Bay 
Records, A, p. 60, January 29, 1673. 

f Vide "New York Documentary History," vol. 14, pp. 655-719. 








FIRST HOUSE BRECIED IV GLEN COVE. -i66S 
As it appeared about 1835 






THE FIVE PROPRIETORS 




-^-3^ 



(RECORDER) 






(CONSTABLE) 



Historical and Genealogical Narrative 37 

The Council also ordered a tax to be levied for the 
relief of the sufferers, appointing Captain William Dyer 
to receive the amounts raised. 

That these sloops brought very many passengers to 
Musketa Cove is a fact easily proven by the names of 
those who at this time appear in the transactions of the 
town and were formerly of Rhode Island. There came 
Ephraim Carpenter, Will Ingland, William Vincent, 
Richard Kirby, Thomas Hopkins, Robert Godfree, Ben- 
jamin Smith, and many others, who were afterwards iden- 
tified with the interests of the settlement, satisfactory 
alike to the town and to the refugee. 

Up to this period, 1676, the Proprietors of Oyster 
Bay and Musketa Cove had title to their land only 
through their purchase from the Indians. The addition 
to their numbers caused by this sudden influx from 
Rhode Island and Massachusetts soon convinced them 
of the necessity of obtaining the legal Government title. 
No doubt but application for the proper " patent " had 
been made to the Governor and Council soon after the 
purchase from the Indians, but now, as we see by the 
following in the Musketa Cove Record,''' earnest steps 
were taken to secure the patent. 

Memorandum for 

going to York tor the protecting of the Lyal right of our land i. o. o 

and also to agreement with the Gov"" for the payment 15. o 

for entertaining the Surveyor 5 . o 

So, " the Governor being entertained and agreement 
made," on September 29, 1677, Sir Edmond Andros 

*This " Record Book " was used in the early days of the settlement 
up to the year 1692, after which no further legal matters were entered. 
The surviving Proprietor, Robert Coles, made very many interesting en- 
tries therein, which will later be given. 



3 8 The Carpenter Family in America 

issued patents to both Oyster Bay and Musketa Cove'^' 
for the lands formerly purchased by the Proprietors. 

The patent to Joseph Carpenter and his fellow Pro- 
prietors is still preserved. It is written in old English, 
interspersed with the bold flourishes usual in the chiro- 
graphy of the times. The following is a copy of the 
ancient document : 

Edmund Andros, Esq., by the grace of God Lieutenant and Gover- 
nor-General under his royal highness James Duke of York and Albany 
&c., of all his territory in America. Whereas, there is a certain tract of 
land at Musketo Cove, in the North Riding of Yorkshire, upon Long 
Island, which by my order hath been laid out for Joseph Carpenter, 
Nathaniel Coales, Daniel Coales, Robert Coales, and Nicholas Simpkins, 
the said land lying by the side of Hempstead Harbor, beginning at a cer- 
tain marked tree, formerly marked for Col. Lewis Morris; running then 
due east by the land of the said Col. Morris 80 chains ; ranging the same 
course from Col. Morris's eastern bounds to a certain marked tree upon 
the common, 40 chains ; thence south 1 60 and 4 chains ; to certain 
markt trees, 90 chains due west to the rear of the lotts of Richard 
Kirby, Jacob Brocken, George Downing, and Robert Godfrey ; thence 
due north by the said lotts 60 chains, and thence due west to the water- 
side, ranging thence by the water-side to the Run of Col. Lewis Morris, 
and thence nearest south to the first markt tree ; including in the same the 
swamp and Mill Run to the said pattentees, containing in all 1,700 acres, 
as by the return under the hand of the surveyor doth and may appear. 
Know yee, that by virtue of his Majesty's Lettres Patent, and the com- 
mission and authority unto mee given by his Royal Highness, I have 



* The name Musketa Cove has been spelled in so many different ways 
and its meaning so variously commented upon that I have spent consid- 
erable time in order to ascertain the correct spelling and its real mean- 
ing. I believe the Indians called all low meadow lands " Muskoota^^ 
lands, hence this cove was called " Muskoota Cove," or the reed^ cove. 
If the reader will consult Thoreau's "Maine Woods," or Riker's 
"History of Harlem," or Bolton's "Westchester" they will find such 
definition there given. The name became so generally called and spelled 
"Mosquito Cove" that the residents of the town in 1834 resolved to 
change its name to " Glen Cove," which pleasant title it is likely to re- 
tain for all time. D. H. C. 



Historical and Genealogical Narrative 39 

given and granted, and by these presents do hereby give and grant unto 
the said Joseph Carpenter, Nathaniel Coales, Daniel Coales, Robert 
Coales, and Nicholas Simpkins, their heirs and assignees, the afore-men- 
tioned tract of swamp, mill-run, and premises, w4th their and every of 
their appurtenances. To have and to hold the said tract of land, swamp, 
mill-run, and premises, unto the said Joseph Carpenter, Nathaniel Coales, 
Daniel Coales, Robert Coales, and Nicholas Simkins, their heirs and 
assignees, unto the proper use and behoofs of them, the said Joseph Car- 
penter, Nathaniel Coales, Daniel Coales, Robert Coales, and Nicholas 
Simkins, their heirs and assignees forever. They making improvements 
thereon according to law, and yielding and paying therefor yearly and 
every year unto His Royal Highness' s use as a Quit rent, one bushel of 
good Winter wheat, unto such officer or officers as shall be empowered to 
receive the same. Given under my hand and sealed with the seal of the 
Province of New York, this 29th day of September in the 29th year 
of His Majesty's reign, A. D. 1677. E. Andros. 

Examined by mee, Mathias Nicolls, Secty. 

Following the erection of the saw-mill Carpenter built 
a grist-mill and a fulling-mill and entered into the follow- 
ing agreement with the settlers : 

Agreed yt wharas I Joseph Carpenter haueing built a grist mill joyne- 
ing to oure new saw mill and upon ye streame which belongeth to us five 
purchasers, Nathaniel Colles, Daniel Colles, Robartt Colles, Nicholas 
Simkins and myselfe, and in consideration of their parts of ye streame and 
timbar, I Joseph Carpenter doe pledge myselfe, my heyres, exsexetors, 
administrators, or asignes, shall keep or maintaine ye saide mill to grind 
ye aforesaid proprietors corne or grayne for each of these famylies, well 
and tolle free forever, and iff myselfe, my heyers, exsexetors, adminis- 
trators or assignes for the futur shall see case to lett ye sayd grist mill fall 
and not to keep it in repayre for ye fulfilling of ye conditions as above in- 
serted, that then and after forever ye aforesaid stream to remain to us 
five proprietors and oure heyers, and asignes forever to dispose of as we 
shall see case. To which I have sett my hand and scale ye 14th of 
Janewary, 1677. 

Joseph Carpenter, (l. s.) 

The mill referred to was erected on a dam thrown 
across the stream about half way between the present 
upper and lower dams. 



40 The Carpenter Family in America 

The sawmill especially soon became, as had been sug- 
gested, " very advantageous " to the colony, as shown by 
the following letter, probably from Gov. Anthony Brock- 
holies : 

Mr. Joseph Carpenter: 

There being present occasion for the use of the Fort for fifteen hundred 
foote of plank of two inch, more than what i allready writte for, I desire 
you'll provide it with all expedition. I having sent a boat expresse to 
fetch it, who I have ordered to stay rill it be ready. Therefore I pray 
by no means fail therein. I am your very loving friend. 

New York, May 27, 1678. A. B. 

The fort referred to was probably old Fort James, the 
" Fort Amsterdam " of the Dutch, that stood at the 
lower end of Manhattan Island. 

In the latter part of the year 1884 there was found in 
the garret of Mr. William Mudge of Glen Cove, L. I., 
an old account book, belonging formerly to Moses 
Mudge, who was a merchant or store-keeper at Musketa 
Cove after 1674. Happily I made copious extracts from 
this book, for now it has disappeared. The facts gath- 
ered, together with the data furnished in the old Musketa 
Cove book of Records (afterwards termed " Robert 
Coles's Journal " ), are of such a character as to astonish 
us at the amount and variety of the industries carried on 
in this settlement. 

Here, in less than ten years from the date of its found- 
ing, and in an era of the slowest progress, we find en- 
gaged a small army of carpenters^ weavers^ wool-spinners^ 
sawyers^ sadlers^ tailors^ tanners^ cordwainers {shoe 
makers)^ millers^ millwrights^ ship-builders^ coopers^ caulkers^ 
makers of wooden-ware^ etc., etc. They had their own 
town government. Constable^ Overseers^ Justice of the 
PeacCy and Recorder. They held town meetings, and elect- 
ed their own officers until the organization of Queens 
County in 1683. And on every page of these old writ- 



Historical and Genealogical Narrative 41 

ings there appears the name and prime mover in all these 
industries, Joseph Carpenter^ whose energy and ability 
had thus made of this humble beginning what we would 
now term a real live "Yankee" town. 

A few more extracts regarding him will close the nar- 
rative of his life. November 9, 1674, Joseph Carpenter, 
senior^ carpenter by trade, of Musketa Cove, sells to 
Moses Mudge four acres of land, butting on ye saw mill 
dam, which said land he purchased of the Indians in 1668. 
(Oyster Bay Records, Book B, p. 47.) 

1675. Joseph Carpenter of Musketa Cove and Caleb 
Carman of Jamaica contract to build a saw and corne 
mill at Jamaica, where the old mill stood. (Vide Bergen 
Genealogy and Jamaica Town Records.) 

January 7, 1678. A^ resolution of the Hempstead 
authorities at a town meeting is as follows : " By major, 
vote it was agreed to build a meeting house forty by 
twenty six and twenty feet in the stud with a lean to on 
each side." Mr. Seaman and John Smith (Bleu) were 
chosen on April i, 1678, to go and agree with Joseph 
Carpenter to build it. (Vide Hempstead Records.) 
This meeting-house was finished in 1679; the old 
meeting-house with the fort surrounding it being sold at 
public outcry on May 12, 1780, Rev. Robert Fordham, 
minister. 

The following is evidently a copy of the original docu- 
ment sent to Governor Andros, and is found in the 
Musketa Cove Record and also in the Oyster Bay Town 
Records : 

Honored Sir : Whereas there hath been some difference likely to arise 
between y^ Indians and y^ inhabitants of Musketa Cove, — Ye Indians ap- 
prehending that they had wrong done them in the survey of their lands 
upon ye south side of Musketa Cove, — But they appearing ye i6th day 
of January at Joseph Carpenter' s house ye said Joseph did show them the 
draught of ye survey lefte him by Mr Rider of ye said lands and also the 
Patent which was drawn accordingly, and, he giving them ye reasons 

6 



42 The Carpenter Family in America 

why ye survey of ye lands fell out so contrary to their understanding was 
because they had sold part of that mill square on ye north side of three 
hundred acres which they now could not make good inasmuch as it was 
now laid out to Co' Morris and could not be altered ; Upon which ye 
Indians when they came to understand right as it was did condescend and 
agree y' y^ survey of Musketa Cove lands should stand good as M"" Ryder* 
had laid out and the patten to stand of force accordingly and no further 
dispute or contention to be about ye same from them or from their heires 
forever. To which they desire your honor may be satisfied thare conde- 
scending to the same by subscribing their hands this 1 6th day of January 
1678. 

job Wright ) . Arumpos x his mark 

T 1-w 1 ^ witnesses ^ ,. , 

Isaac Doughty j buscanemon x his mark 

Werah x his mark 

The various interests in the mills and in the lands of 
the patent and other undertakings of Joseph Carpenter all 
seem to have prospered during this last decade of his life, 
1673-83. The summer of 1683 1 is known as "the sickly 
season," and the events of that season as recorded afford 
proof of the decease of Mr. Carpenter. His brother 
Ephraim in September went to Rhode Island, carrying 
the sad news to his father, who thereupon added that 
codicil to his will relating to "his son Joseph,", and on 
July 9, 1684, letters of administration were granted to 
Ann Carpenter and Joseph Carpenter upon the estate of 
Joseph Carpenter of Oyster Bay, late deceased.^ 

Nothing is known as to the place of his burial. In 
some of the old deeds mention is made of " ye place of ye 
Graves," and as described indicates a location just north 
of the present Dickson homestead, which originally was 
part of the Joseph Carpenter "Home Lott" ; here, fol- 
lowing the general plan of the early colonists, was re- 
served a plot for his family burial-place, and here most 

* Mr. R. Ryder was surveyor also at Mamaroneck, Harrison, and Rye 
in Westchester County. 

•j-Vide *'New York Documentary History," vol. 2, p. 306. 

I O'Callaghan's Calendar of Manuscripts at Albany, vol. 33, p. 29. 



Joseph of Long Island, J 660- J 683 43 

probably he and others of his family found their last 
resting-place. 

No record of the children of Joseph Carpenter has 
ever been found. We have to rely again upon the events 
of the period for the proofs relating to his family, which 
proofs have been carefully gone over and if followed out 
can but convince the reader of their correctness. Joseph 
Carpenter's children were born between i66o and 1683 ; 
there appear to have been nine of them, and the order 
of their birth is approximately as follows : 

Children. 

10 Joseph, born at Pawtuxet, R. I., 1660, 

11 A DAUGHTER, name unknown, born 1662 (mar- 

ried William Thornicraftj. 

12 Tamsen, born 1664, married John Williams. 

13 William, born 1666. 

14 Nathaniel, born 1668, first white child born at 

Musceta Cove. 

15 Hannah, born 1672-3, married Jacob Hicks in 

169Q. 

16 Ann, born 16^6, married Joseph Weeks. ] By 

17 Benjamin, born 1680. \ second 

18 John, born 1683. j wife. 



JO Joseph Carpenter, the eldest son of Joseph' and 
Hannah (Carpenter) Carpenter, was born at Pawtuxet, 
R. I., about 1660. There is just enough in the record 
to show that he was "the eldest son," and inherited the 
estate and title of his father. An occasional reference in 
transfers of property, his payment of "quit rent" in 
1687, mention of the birth of his son, — these constitute 
about all that we know of him. He appears to have 
kept together what his father acquired, carrying on the 



44 The Carpenter Family in America 

business of the mill and plantation. There is a vague 
tradition that he lost his life in endeavoring to save the 
mill property during a freshet which carried away the 
mill dam and the adjoining buildings. His decease oc- 
curred between September 9, 1687, and 1690. There is 
an uncertainty as to the name of his wife. That it was 
Ann or Anne we know, and were early led to believe that 
she was daughter of Nicholas and Elizabeth (Weekes) 
Simkins, but in the absence of any affirmative proof 
thereof we now think she was daughter of Thomas 
Thornycraft, and sister to William Thornycraft. 



Children. 

19 Joseph, born October 16, 1685. 

20 Thomas, born August 15, 1687. 



HA daughter of Joseph^ and Hannah (Carpenter) 
Carpenter, born about 1662, but whose name is un- 



By inference he was Joseph, Junior, Nov. 9, 1674. (See deed to 
Moses Mudge, p. 41.) 

He was co-administrator with his stepmother oh the estate of his 
father July 9, 1684. (Vide Colonial Records at Albany.) 

He had a share of land at Matinecock, 1685, and on May 13, 1686, 
buys a parcel of land from John and Tamsen Williams. (Vide Oyster 
Bay Records, vol. 2, p. 319.) 

"New York, Sept. 9, 1687. Received of Joseph Carpenter for and 
in behalf of ye toune of Oyster Bay for Quit Rents due by ye said 
Toune, Three Lambs, pay for quit rent for three years to ye 25th of 
March last past, I say received by me. P^ V. Cortlandt." (Vide 
Oyster Bay Records, vol. B, p. 5.) 

The record of ^he birth of his son Joseph is in vol. B of Oyster 
Bay Records, p. 2, on which page are deeds of 1687, etc.; also on 
pp. 299, 209, 314, are mentions of Joseph Carpenter deceased, 1692— 
93 ; also mentions in Musketa Cove Records by Robert Coles. 



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Joseph of Long Island, 1 660- 1 683 45 

known, became the wife of William Thornycraft,* proof 
of which fact is found in the following record : 

febrewary y^ 17'h in ye yeare 1682 
Recorded by order and consent yt whereas William Thorney Crafft 
by his deed from us was to have twenty acres layd out with Samuel Pell, 
Moses Mudge and Ephraim Carpenter, but having since exchanged his 
privelege of twenty acres as by deed to be layed out with his father-in- 
law Joseph Carpenter and by request we doe grant an order and give 
leave to ye sayd Joseph Carpenter his heirs or assigns to take up ye afore- 
sayd twenty acres of land by hempstead harbor so called and being a va- 
cant peice of land on ye west side of his fifty acre lott being ye first in 
devision on ye south side of ye cove, — tthis entered by order of me. 

Tho: Townsend, Recorder 

By ye same day agreed and ordered to be recorded an exchange of 
lands between Joseph Carpenter and William Thorny Chrafft the con- 
tents whereof being and is as followeth, viz : to be understood that 
whereas William Thorny Craft was to have twenty acres of land layd out 
to him as by his deed inserted to be in devision with Samuel Pell Eph- 
raim Carpenter and Moses Mudge, he, ye same William doth asign and 
make over ye sayd twenty acres of land unto his father-in-law Joseph 
Carpenter on ye south side of ye cove which was formerly by devision 
Nicholas Simpkins and being in ye third share by allotment, and to ye 
true performance hereof we have hereunto sett our hands 

his 

William x Thorny chrafft 

mark 

Joseph Carpenter. 
Attest Tho: Townsend 
Recorder 



\2 Tamsen Carpenter, daughter of Joseph^ and 
Hannah Carpenter, was born at Pawtuxet, R. I., about 
1664, and was probably named for her great-aunt 

* William Thornycraft was son and heir of Thomas Thornicraft of 
Massapague Kills who died there in 1690. William T\\oxvi.y craft and 
wife had son William who married Mary Coles, Thomas who married 
Wilmot Albertson, and Joseph who married Martha White. In later 
years the name was shortened to Craft. 



46 The Carpenter Family in America 

"Tomazin."* About 1682 she married John Williams, 
cordwainer (shoemaker). He is said to have been in 
some way related to Roger Williams. It will be noted 
in the account of the daughter who married a Thorny- 
craft that in February, 1682, her father made deed of 
land to said Thornycraft, and now, of same date, he 
deeds land to John Williams, leading us to believe that 
both conveyances were marriage settlements. The deed 
to Williams is as follows :i* 

Muscheda cove, the 13''' of febrewary 1682. 
Be it known to all Christian People to whom this deed of conveyance 
maye come or in any way consarn. Know ye that I Joseph Carpenter, 
Sen'' of abovesaid upon good considerations moving me hereunto have 
granted, given, and by these presents doe grant, alienate and make over 
unto John Williams, cord wainner, now residing on ye same place, four 
acres of land, bounded, lying and being on ye north side of ye highway, 
against my now dwelling house. Butting to ye highway at ye south end 
and joyning on ye west side to daniell Colles home lot, being sixteen rods 
wide in ye front to ye street south end, on reare north end ye same 
breadth, and in length by ye said daniell Colles Lott forty rod, contain- 
ing within ye said bounds as above inserted four acres more or less, the 
which I ye above said Joseph Carpenter, doe grant, assigne, confirme, 
alienate and make over from me, my heyres, executors, administrators or 
assigns forever unto ye above said John Williams, his heyres, executors, 
administrators or assigns, to have and to hold, to occupy, posess and en- 
joy forever without let hindrance or molestation from me or any from by 
or under me, having received satisfaction for ye same, as witness my hand 
and seal day and date above written, — further to be understood y said land 
if to be sold at any time after ye date hereof, ye said Joseph, his heyres or 
assigns to have ye first refusal, 

(Signed) Joseph Carpenter. 

Tho: Townsend ) 

T I J , \ witnesses 

Isack doughty j 

* Tomazin Carpenter came over in 163 5 in ship Susan and Ellen ; her 
age is given as 35 years. She is believed to have been an elder sister of 
William of Providence and to have returned to England, as nothing fur- 
ther is seen of her. 

-j- As per Oyster Bay Records. This property now belongs to the 
Dickson family. 



Joseph of Long Island, 1 660- 1 683 47 

There is some reason to suppose that previous to his 
marriage John WilHams had been addicted to strong 
drink. We find that in 1681 he balanced his account 
"at the store"''' where charges for "wine, sider &c." to 
the amount of ^3 13s. 4d. was paid by shoes that he 
had made. After his marriage, and following the death 
of his wife's father, he sold his property at Musketa Cove 
and removed to Madnan's Neck (now Great Neck, L. I.), 
and the next that we find of him is the following from 
the Records in New York Surrogate's office, in vols. 5, 
6, and 7 of Wills : 

Tomasin Williams, widow of John Williams, cordwainner, of Madans 
Neck, is appointed administrator of his estate April 4, 1705, and an in- 
ventory filed on May i, 1705, shows personal estate to the amount of 
^393 4s. lod. The inventory was made by John Haviland, yeoman, 
and Theodouros Van Wyck, carpenter, and among the bills presented 
against the estate was : 





^s. 


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for going to York 


I. I. 





funeral expenses 


I. 7. 


6 


Lawyer 


I. 0. 





Coroners Inquest 


5. 0. 






And following this we find on record at White Plains 
that Tomasin Williams, relict of John Williams, late of 
Madnan's Neck, purchased from Joseph Purdy, John 
Horton, and Daniel Purdy 300 acres of woodland of the 
patent of John Clap and Company on the Byram River, 
Westchester County, dated May 12, 1706. (Records, 
vol. C, p. 430.) 

Of the descendants of John and Tomasin Williams it 
is claimed that one of them was David WilliamiS who as- 
sisted in the capture of Major Andre. 

* See "Addenda," and also article in Glen Cove "Gazette," Dec. 
22, 1883, and Oyster Bay Records, vol. 2, p. 320. 



48 The Carpenter Family in America 



% X 



13 William Carpenter, son of Joseph^ and Hannah 
Carpenter, was born at Pawtuxet, R. I., about 1666. 
His wife was Elizabeth .... The first mention of him 
is found in the will of his grandfather, 1683, and in 1692 
he appears at Pawtuxet, when he sold the property so 
given by will. 

He acted as one of the Proprietors after the death of 
his brother Joseph^° until 1706, when his nephew Joseph"^ 
attained legal age. A glance at the Town Records shows 
very clearly that he was a large land-owner and promi- 
nent in the affairs of the plantation. He was a black- 
smith by trade, and had his homestead and shop in that 
part of the town known as " Duck Pond."* He sold this 

^ "Duck Pond " is a singular formation situated on some of the highest 
land in that locality. It is a considerable body of water, clear and pure, 
and in the earlier days was the resting-place for the flocks of wild ducks 
when migrating north or south. The immediate neighborhood is now 
the residential part of the town and is known as Nassau Station. 

1692, Jan. 25th. "William Carpenter of Muskoota Cove on Long 
Island," sells to his uncle Silas Carpenter of Providence land situated at 
Pawtuxet, which was bequeathed to him by his grandfather's will. (Vide 
Providence Records, vol. 4, p. 21, etc.) 

1693, Feb. 4th and loth. He and his brother Nathaniel buy from 
Nathaniel Coles a parcel of land bounded by lands ot Samuel Coles and 
meadows of Joseph Carpenter, deceased, and by this deed show the di- 
vision of lots. (Vide Oyster Bay Records, vol. B, pp. 299—314.) 

1699, March 27. He with Robert Coles and the other Proprietors 
grant privileges to Robert Coles, Jr., showing that he acted as "Proprie- 
tor." (Ibid, vol. C, p. 57.) 

1700, Aug. 3. He and his brother Nathaniel divide the land they 
bought of Nathaniel Coles. (Ibid, vol. C, p. 51.) 

1706, Jan. 4. He buys 50 acres from Benjamin and Joseph Coles on 
the south side of the mill creek, bounded by land of Joseph Carpenter, 
near Littleworth. (Ibid, vol. D, p. 14.) 

1706, Oct. 5. " Joseph Carpenter, eldest son and heir of Joseph Car- 
penter of Musketo Cove, deceased, in consideration of the love and good 
will and natural affection which he hath and doth bear to his unkle Wil- 
liam Carpenter of Musketa cove and for many favors received of his said 
unkle," gives 52 acres of land bounded east by Musketa Cove line, west 



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TRACINGS FROM OLD WILLS. DEEDS. &c. 




Joseph of Long Island, J 660-1 683 49 

property in 1720, and probably at this date removed to 
Westchester County, though he still had landed interests 
at Musketa Cove as late as 1734. He died about 1735. 
Regarding the wife of William Carpenter we can only 
say that beyond knowing that her name was Elizabeth all 
is conjecture. Various names have been suggested for her 
family, but as each have been traced they have shown the 

by highway to Jericho and north and south by lands of Samuel Weeks. 
(Ibid, Record, vol. D, pp. 15—17.) 

1708, Feb. 24. William Carpenter, blacksmith, sells to Thomas Car- 
penter for ^300 the foregoing 52 acres, and buys at same date for 
jQioo, 100 acres at Duck Pond, bounded by land of Benjamin Coles 
and Nathaniel Carpenter, from Thomas and Joseph Carpenter. (Ibid, 
D, p. 189, and F, p. 328.) And at various dates from 1706 to 1718 
he buys the rights of Samuel, Benjamin, and Joseph Coles, sons of Daniel 
Coles, and also of Nathaniel, Caleb, and Harvey Coles, sons of Nathaniel 
Coles, and also of Robert, John, Charles, and Nathan, sons of Robert 
Coles, of that tract known as the "half Lott." (Ibid, F, p. 327, etc.) 

1720, May 13. William Carpenter, Senior, and Elizabeth his wife 
sell to Dorothy Cock his farm of 8 1 acres situated at Duck Pond, for 
^312, bounded east by land of Benjamin Coles, south by land of Benja- 
min Carpenter which I gave him, west by land of Benjamin and Harvey 
Coles, and north by land of John Linds and the highway. Reserving to 
myself 3 acres lying at the N. W. corner of said land lying between the 
highway and the stream of water called " Rackle Snaik Swamp." In 
deed he calls himself "blacksmith." The witnesses are Silas Carpenter 
and George Townsend. (Ibid, D, p. 292, etc.) 

1722, May 8. William Carpenter and his son Silas buy from Lancas- 
ter Symes and Peter Fauconier, 375 acres at North Castle and Rye on 
the Byram River, Westchester County, for which they pay p^3 5o. James 
Brown and James Weeks, witnesses. This deed also recites that Silas 
is to have 140 acres all in one plot, and further, one of the boundaries 
is land of Nathaniel Carpenter, and that William Carpenter is now in 
actual possession. (Vide Westchester Deeds, G, pp. 215-217.) 

1734, Ap"l 2. William Carpenter, Senior, and Benjamin Coles give 
quit-claim deed to Joseph Coles. (Vide transcript of O. B. Record, 9, 

P- 434-) 

1 71 3, June 19. William Carpenter, senior 2.r\6. junior, sell 32 acres at 
Duck Pond to John Lovell (Miller), said land being near the house of 
William, senior. (Ibid, vol. 9, p. 31.) 

7 



5© The Carpenter Family in America 

fallacy of the suggestion. There is a possibility amount- 
ing to a probability that she was his cousin, daughter of 
Ephraim Carpenter, iv. She died about 1743. 

That he had a large family is evident, but, as in some 
other cases, only the male members can be traced; yet 
the others here named are undoubtedly of his family. 

Children of William' 3 and Elizabeth Carpenter. 

21 William, born about 1688. 
11 Joseph. 

23 Silas. 

24 Benjamin, born March 25, 1696. 

25 Timothy, born April i, 1698. 

26 Elizabeth, wife of Samuel Weeks. 

27 Hannah, wife of Samuel Coles. 

28 Ruth, who married William Thornicraft, May 

II, 1729. (Vide the Record of St. George's 
Church, Hempstead.) 

29 Mary, who married Captain Thomas Kipp, on 

April 17, 1 73 1. (Vide St. George's Church 
Record.) He was a resident of Musketa Cove 
at time of his marriage and " his estate," six 
acres, is mentioned in tax list, 1786. 

30 Benedict, born June 7, 1717. 

U Nathaniel Carpenter, the third son of Joseph" and 
his wife Hannah, was probably the first white child born 
at Musketa Cove, which event took place in the sum- 
mer of 1668. 

Anna, daughter of Jacob Coles, married Judge Divine Hewlett of Cold 
Spring, L. I. She was born 1768 and died 1855. Among the papers 
left by her husband was one stating that the grandfather of Mrs. Hewlett 
was Daniel Coles of Cedar Swamp, whose wife was Jnn Carpenter. 
She may have been the daughter of William Carpenter. '3 The said 
Daniel Coles died 1804, aged 91 years. 



Nathaniel, J668-J730 51 

The first mention we have concerning him is his mar- 
riage to Tamar, the eldest daughter of Robert Coles and 
his wife Mercy Wright. The record of this marriage and 
the date of the birth of Tamar are found in the Journal 
of Robert Coles, which says she was born May 18, 1673, 
and was married November 5, 1690. On April 18, 1694, 
the father of Tamar, as " a free gift," deeded to Nathaniel 
Carpenter a farm of fifty acres " because he hath married 
my eldest daughter Tamar." To this farm Nathaniel 
Coles, for whom he was named, deeded another fifty acres 
adjoining, and Joseph Carpenter 3d, the nephew of Na- 
thaniel Carpenter, " in consideration of the love, good-will, 
natural affection, etc., which he hath for his uncle," gave 
another fifty acres. To these parcels Nathaniel added an 
additional parcel, making in all a farm of 220 acres. 
This farm was situated in that part of the town known as 
Cedar Swamp, and was on the westerly side of the high- 
way leading from Musketa Cove to " Lusum " (Jericho) 
and of late years has been the property of the Caleb 
Frost family, to whom it was sold in 1796 by Maryland 
Martha Pearsall ("single women") for the sum of 
^2840 and is described in the deed as being the farm 
Nathaniel Carpenter sold to Thomas Pearsall, Sr. 

The Town Records have only a few mentions of Na- 

The " Coles family''^ are so closely allied to the Carpenter family that 
a few lines concerning them will not be amiss. 

Robert Coles came from England in the fleet with Governor Winthrop, 
1630 (to Roxbury or Ipswich). He was made freeman in 163 I, and 
for intoxication was several times fined, and his fine remitted, possibly 
with the understanding that he was to leave the colony. He came to 
Rhode Island in 1637, reformed in earnest and was one of the founders 
with Roger Williams, William Carpenter, etc., of the First Baptist 
Church. His wife was Mary Hawkhurst. He died previous to October 
18, 1654, when his property was distributed by the town, "the same 
as it should have been had he left a will." His widow married Matthias 
Harvey and removed to Oyster Bay. The children of Robert Coles were 
John, Daniel, Nathaniel, Robert, Ann, and Elizabeth. 



52 The Carpenter Family in America 

thaniel Carpenter : once or twice he appears at town meet- 
ings, then again his name is seen on a petition for laying 
out a road, which with his purchase and sale of his land 
constitute all so found. The Friends' meeting minutes 
have no account of him, by which I judge that at this 
date the family were not in accord with them. 

John Coles had wife Ann and son Solomon. John Coles died 

1665, and his widow in 1683 married William Lines (Lyons). 

Daniel Coles married *'Mahah Shalal Hasbaz, " the daughter of the 
eccentric Samuel Gorton of Warwick, R. L He died 1692. His chil- 
dren were Samuel, Benjamin, Joseph, Elizabeth, Susannah, Sarah, Ann, 
and Mary. 

Nathaniel Coles married first Martha, daughter of Robert and Agnes 
Jackson; they had son Nathaniel, born August 24, 1668 ; she died De- 
cember 1 7 following. He then married Deborah Wright and had sons 
Caleb and Harvey and daughter Martha. 

Robert Coles married Mercy Wright, sister to the wife of his brother 
Nathaniel (both being daughters of Nicholas and Ann Wright). They 
had Nathan, Tamar, John, Charles, Robert, Mercy, and Mary. 

Thompson, in his history of Long Island, says that the Coles family 
were of Irish descent. I think that they were Welsh, coming from near 
Bristol, England. 

Nicholas Wright made his will April 10, 1674, ^"'l ^^Y^ ^^ ^^^ ^^^^ 
65 years old. (Vide New York WiUs, vol. 2, p. 322.) 

1692. *' Whereas the proprietors have laid out a peice of their lands 
lying between ye Fresh Meadows and Littleworth line to each man a 
lott as foUoweth, and whereas Joseph Carpenter did formerly allow Wil- 
liam Thornicraft 20 acres out of his 50 acre lott, the proprietors hereby 
agree in lieu thereof to allow him ye said Joseph 1 3 rods in breadth, and 
to begin at ye south side of ye Musketo Cove line and ranging west to 
Littleworth line and East to ye Fresh Meadows, and next adjoining that 
is Joseph Carpenters lott being ye Jirst in Number, ranging East and 
West, and being in breadth 56 rods. 

The 2nd Lott 28 poles in breadth being Robert Coles. 
*' 3d " 28 " " Nathaniel Coles. 

" 4th "56 " '* Nicholas Simkins. 

^ " 5th " 56 '• " Daniel Coles. 

All the lotts abutting against Littleworth line and ye Fresh Meadows." 

The above agreement among the Five Proprietors is recorded in the 
old Oyster Bay Records, Book B, pages 314 and 315, and bears date 
December 27, 1692. ^;/» Carpenter signs as executor of Joseph Car- 



Nathaniel, I668-J730 S3 

A few years after the death of Joseph'" (say from the 
year 1700) and for half a century thereafter there was an 
" exodus " of the settlers of Musketa Cove and Oyster 
Bay to " the main shore," as Westchester County was for 
a long time called. Land there and on the Hudson 
River was offered to actual settlers for a few shillings per 

penter, deceased, and Mahah Shalal Hasbaz Coles signs as the executor 
of Daniel Coles, — and lots 2, 3, and one-half of lot I, with the addi- 
tional 13 rods in breadth, constitute the 220 acres in the farm of Na- 
thaniel Carpenter, as may be seen by the transcript at Jamaica, L. I., in 
vol. 3, p. 285, April 18, 1694; vol. 6, p. 23, October 21, 1706; 
vol. 6, p. 117, March i, 1706; vol. 6, p. 220, November 6, 1708. 

1707 and 1 7 10. Nathaniel Carpenter is one of the signers at the 
Town Meeting called to settle the differences between Hempstead and 
Oyster Bay. (Vide Oyster Bay Records, Book D, pp. i-io.) 

1 7 1 9. In the deed of April 16, i 7 1 9, the "13 Rod ' ' piece seems to 
have been left out, and to perfect the title Nathaniel Carpenter (^alotie^, 
on the 4d, 3m. 1723, gives to Pearsall a deed for this parcel, and says 
he is of "North Castle, near Rye," and by his signing alone gives the 
impression that his wife was deceased. He signs by mark x, she writes 
her name. (Oyster Bay Records, vol. E, p. 257.) 

1729. May 15. Nathaniel Carpenter buys from Job Wright a tract 
of land at North Castle, bounded on the east by Byram River, and run- 
ning northerly to land of Robert Carpenter, being the southeast corner of 
said Robert Carpenter's land, thence west 25° north, 84 chains, thence 
southerly 72 rods, thence easterly 84 chains to Byram River, being 42 
rods wide from end to end. Price jQ^o. Joseph Carpenter and Robert 
Carpenter witnesses. (Vide Westchester Records, F, p. 324.) 

1735. June 21. Robert Carpenter sells land to Benjamin Carpenter 
which appears to be the above tract, containing i 50 acres, as appears on 
record in New York city, July 25, 1759. (^^^ Benjamin 33.) 

The north boimdary of Nathaniel Carpenter's land at Cedar Swamp 
was "Peter Roots land," and by the will of Jeruman Roots, dated 1696 
(vide Jamaica Records), it appears that for second wife he married the 
widow Wilmutt Albertson. In this will he names ** My daughters Doro- 
thy ' Snethen ' and Phebe Roots, our son Peter, and my wifes children 
Elizabeth Coles, Derrick, William, and Garrett Albertson, sons in law 
Samuel Coles and Nicholas Snethen." So the wife of Samuel Coles (son 
of Daniel) was Elizabeth Albertson, while her brother Derrick married 
Elizabeth the sister of Samuel Coles (an exchange of Elizabeths). The 
children of Derrick and Elizabeth Albertson were Derrick^ married Re- 



54 The Carpenter Family in America 

acre, and then, too, there seems to have been some 
trouble among the " Five Proprietors " of Musketa 
Cove relating to their " Proprietorship," caused, I think, 
by the second marriage of Joseph ist and the early 
decease of his son Joseph 2d. At any rate, we find 
that families of Coles, Weeks, Lattings, Wrights, Town- 
, sends, Carpenters, Cocks, and many others sold their 
farms and removed to " The Main," they being among 
the first settlers at Rye, North Castle, Bedford, Harri- 
son, and Mamaroneck. 

On April 16, 171 9, Nathaniel Carpenter and his wife 
Tamar for ^700 sell their property to Thomas Pearsall 
and remove to " North Castle near Rye." They no 
doubt bought property there at about this time, but no 
record of such purchase can now be found, as many of the 
early Town Records were burned or destroyed by the 
British soldiers when they occupied Bedford during the 
Revolutionary War. But there is a record of his pur- 
chasing on May 15, 1729, a tract of land from Job 

becca De Grove ; Daniel, married Elizabeth ; Penelope, married 

Jacob Doughty ; Wilmot, married Craft ; Dinah, married Benja- 
min Carpenter the sadler ; Mary, married William Loines, and Albert, 
who died probably 1723. 

The above will also show that the wife of Timothy Carpenter was in 
all probability the daughter of Samuel Coles, as tradition states. 

Bolton, in his history of Westchester County, in giving the Carpenter 
pedigree follows Thompson's History of Long Island and is therefore in 
error regarding the early line. He states that "Nathaniel Carpenter had 
his farm at North Castle, near where H. A. Birdsall lives (1881) at 
Armonk, and that his son was the first white child born in the county, 
which so pleased the Indians that they gave it 100 acres in the Byram 
Valley, about 1 mile south of the lake. Said farm is bounded west by a 
precipitous line of hills, which extends north to Brimstone Alley." 

It is very evident that Nathaniel removed to North Castle immediately 
after the sale of his Long Island property, for in the description of the 
land bought by William and Silas Carpenter, May 8, 1722, the deed 
recites that said 375 acres joins the land of Nathaniel Carpenter. (Vide 
Westchester County Deeds, vol. G, p. 215,) 



Benjamin of Red Springs, L» L SS 

Wright, situated at North Castle, joining to the land of 
Robert Carpenter on Byram River, which purchase is 
witnessed by Robert and Joseph Carpenter. This date 
is the latest I can anywhere find relating to him or his 
wife. I think, though, that she was deceased by 1723. 
He probably was living 1730. 

Children. 

31 Hannah, born about 1691. 

32 Joseph, born about 1693. 
^2 Robert, born about 1694. 
34 Benjamin, born about 1696. 

25 John, born about 1698. 

26 Anne, born about 1702. 

37 Abigail, born about 1705. 

38 Nathaniel, born about 1708. 

and probably other daughters and a son Samuel. 



17 Benjamin Carpenter, son of Joseph^ and Ann 
(Weeks) Carpenter, was born at Musketa Cove about 
1676. His wife was Mercy , daughter of Robert and Mercy 
{Wright) Coles. She was born, as the quaint record of her 
father states, on "Monday, March 24, i6li-." They 
were married 1704. 

In the division of lands by the Five Proprietors on 
December 10, 1692, the fourth lot in said division fell to 
^^ Ann Carpenter ^vAAo^ and executor o{ Joseph Carpenter 
deceased," and on February 25, 17 12, "Joseph Carpen- 
ter 3d ye proprietor of ye fifth part of Musketa Cove 
purchase, etc., etc.," at the request of Benjamin and John 
Carpenter gave them a quit-claim deed to the above 
fourth lot, thus making complete their title to this pro- 
perty. This deed describes the property as " bounded 
on y^ East by Nicholas Sneathings lot, on y^ West and 
North by y* Sea, and on y^ South by a highway leading to 



S6 The Carpenter Family in America 

ye Mill Stone Springs." On January 6, 17 13, the broth- 
ers (Benjamin and John) divide this property by open- 

17 14. December 13. Robert Coles sells for ^100 to Benjamin Car- 
penter land bounded on ye South by ye highway leading from ye cleft 
rock to ye Mill Stone Springs, on ye East by land of Charles Coles, on 
ye North by land of William Mudge, on ye west by ye lane that leads 
to Nicholas Sneathin, it being in breadth 40 rods which is half ye 
breadth of ye 2""^ lott, as can plainly be seen in ye records of Muscheto 
Cove. (Vide Oyster Bay Records, vol. 6, p. 377.) 

This "lot No. 4" is now one of the finest in all Glen Cove, and is 
owned by the Barlow, Post, Clements, Jackson, and Pratt families. 
** Cleft Rock" was at the westerly end of the present Cottage Row; it 
has long ago disappeared, having been worked up in foundations for the 
cottages. Mill Stone Spring (or was it Mi/e Stone?) is at the head of 
the steamboat dock, and is still pouring forth a plentiful supply of clear 
pure water. 

1726. Benjamin Carpenter was supervisor of the town of Oyster Bay, 
1726 to 1729, and in 1728 a captain's commission from the King of 
England was granted to him. This document is now to be seen among 
the relics at Washington's headquarters in Newburgh, where it was 
placed by his descendants who removed to Lattingtown, Ulster County. 
It is numbered "Document No. 225." 

BY HIS EXCELLENCY. 

John Montgomery Esq, Captain General and Governor in Chief of 
Provinces of New York, New Jersey, and Territories depending thereon 
in America, and Vice Admiral of same etc. 

To Benjamin Carpenter Gen, Greeting ; Reposing especial Trust and 
Confidence, as well in the Care, Dilegence and Circumspection, as in 
the Loyalty, Courage and Readiness of you, to do his Majesty good and 
faithful Service, Have nominated, constituted and appointed, and I do, 
by virtue of the Powers and Authorities unto me given by his Majesty, 
under the broad seal of Great Britian, hereby nominate, constitute and 
appoint you, the said Benjamin Carpenter, Captain of the Western Com- 
pany of the \_this part is unreadable^ of Oyster Bay in Queens County. 

You are are therefore to take the said company into your Charge and 
Care as Captain thereof and duly to exercise both the Officers and Sol- 
diers of that Company in Arms, and as they are hereby Commanded to 
obey you as their Captain, so are you likewise to observe and follow such 
orders and directions, from time to time, as you shall receive from your 
Colonel or any other of your Superior Officer or Officers, according to 



Benjamin of Red Springs^ L. L 57 

ing up a lane through it, " beginning at ye Red Spring, 
and thence running southerly to the highway that leads 

the Rules and Discipline of War. In pursuance of the Trust hereby re- 
posed in you, and for so doing this shall be your Commission. 

Given under my hand and seal, at Fort George in New York, the 
twenty ninth day of November in the second year of the Reign of our 
Sovereign Lord George the Second, by the Grace of God, of Great 
Bridan, France and Irland King, Defender of the Faith. Annoq. 
Domini one thousand Seven hundred and twenty eight. 
By his Excellency's command, J. Montgomery. 

W. Bobin, Secretary. 

1746. "Benjamin Carpenter and Theodorus Colyer came to my 
house with a warrant from Capt. Wright Frost and demanded for my not 
appearing at Training, Eleven Shillings, which I refused to pay, they 
took seven pounds ot Wool, which I suppose to be worth Ten shillings 
and sixpence. Dated 28d. jmo. 1746. (Signed) John Cock." (Vide 
Westbury Friends' Meeting Minutes.) 

1746. "The same Sargents came to my house with a warrant from 
the same Captain and demanded twenty shillings for my not appearing at 
training, upon my refusal to pay that, they took 36 pounds of Bacon 
which I suppose to be worth 1 8 shillings, dated 26th day of 4th mo. 
(Signed) John Cock." (Vide Westbury Friends' Meeting Minutes.) 

1746. There are several other such entries, showing pretty conclu- 
sively that Benjamin Carpenter was not one of the Friends' Society, 

Thompson, in his History of Long Island, gives a short genealogical 
sketch of the Carpenter family, the particulars being furnished him proba- 
bly by Col. George D. Coles. He says that Nathaniel Carpenter mar- 
ried Tamar Coles and that William Carpenter married her sister Mercy 
Coles. This is correct concerning Nathaniel, but is an error as regards 
William, for Mercy Coles married Benjamin Carpenter. This error of 
Thompson has been followed in some pedigrees, and I trust that as far 
as possible it may be corrected by what I have here written concerning 
Benjamin and his wife Mercy. 

The record of the children of Benjamin and Mercy Coles is taken 
from Robert Coles' Journal, and is only kept up to the date of his death. 
In entering the birth of Joseph, he perhaps made a mistake in the day 
and month, for a pen line is drawn through them, as is shown in the 
account of Joseph. ^^ 

It is very probable that Benjamin Carpenter and his wife were both 
buried on a part of their farm, in a plot set apart for a burial-place a 
short distance southwesterly from their house. I looked over this ground 
but found only one stone at the head of the graves, and that was time- 
worn and broken, showing only a letter **S." 



58 The Carpenter Family in America 

from ye Cleft Rock to ye Mill Stone Spring." Benjamin 
had the land on the northerly and easterly side of this 
lane, and John that on the southerly and westerly side. 
Benjamin seems to have at once occupied his portion 
and to have resided upon it up to his decease, which 
must have occurred before 1752 and probably about 
1746, although I can find no record of the death of either 
himself or his wife, and only a few mentions of events in 
his life which are given in the accompanying notes. 

Children. 

39 Joseph, born September 15, 1705. 

40 Hannah, born August 17, 1708, ( Xwins. 

41 Elizabeth, born August 17, 1708, j 

42 Benjamin, born November 3, 171 2. 

43 Ann, born March 25, 171 5 ; died April 2, 17 15. 

44 Ann, born about 1717; married Daniel Coles, 

who died 1804, aged 91. (See note, page 50.) 

45 Mary. 

J 8 John Carpenter, son of Joseph" and his wife Ann 
Weeks, was probably born a short time after the death of 
his father, 1683. The first mention of him is in 1713, 
when in the " Friends' minutes " it is recorded that "John 
Carpenter son of Joseph Carpenter deceased and Ana 
his wife, declares his intention of marrying Martha, 
daughter of John and Elizabeth (Prior) Feake." They 
were married June 12, 17 13. She was born on 27d,, 8m., 
1688. He was a sadler by trade, and although owning 
a half share in lot No. 4, yet seems never to have re- 
sided there. 

On October 20, 171 5, for the sum of ^129 he bought 
of his nephew Joseph Carpenter, 3d, the old homestead 
of his father, which in this deed is described as " One 
certain tract of land and meadow, situate and lying in 



John — wife, Martha Feakc 59 

Musketo Cove butted and bounded as follows : A certain 
lott where now my dwelling house is, bounded on ye 
south side ye highway or street that leads westward 
through ye place, and on ye west by Joseph Coles land, 
and on ye east by a lane that leads to ye Creek, and on 
ye north side ye highway that lyeth on ye north side ye 

163 I. "John fFeake," the father of the wife of John Carpenter, was 
one of the best known men of the township of Oyster Bay. He was an 
honored member of the Society of Friends and universally respected. 
His father was Robert Feake who came with Governor Winthrop to 
Massachusetts Bay, 163 i. The wife of Robert Feake was the widow of 
Governor Winthrop' s son, her maiden name being Elizabeth Fones, 
daughter of Thomas and Anna (Winthrop) Fones. They were married 
in 163 1. Robert Feake was "Lieutenant," "Representative," etc. 
In 1640 he was with Captain Patrick, at Greenwich, Conn. In 1649 
he was of Flushing, L. I., but died in Watertown, Mass., 1662. 

The wife of "John fFeake" was Elizabeth, the daughter of Matthew 
and Mary Prior. They were married 1 5d. ymo. 1673, and he died 
— d. 3mo. 1724. 

The Fones family had land on Conanicut Island, in Narragansett Bay, 
R. 1. 

1707. 3od. 2mo. John Feakes presented a paper with his "condem- 
nation" for his having taken too much strong drink. (Vide Westbury 
Friends' Meeting Records.) 

1 7 16. John Carpenter, "sadler," as per deed to Joseph Coles. 
(Vide Jamaica Records, vol. 7, p. 444.) 

The above deed conveys to Joseph Coles a share of meadow, bound- 
ed on ye north by a share s"^ Joseph had of Daniel Simkins, and all my 
right of land and Swamps of ye undivided land yt lyeth on ye north side 
ye said creek and west from ye said John Carpenter's lot or orchard 
which was Joseph Carpenter's, and on y^ North by Joseph Coles land 
and so down to ye bay westward — dated March 22, 17 16. 

(Signed) John Carpenter, [seal] 

1735. John Carpenter Senior and "Junior, in will of Derrick Albert- 
son, February 16, 1735. (Vide New York Wills, vol. I 2, p. 241.) 

1 75 1. "Bethuel Carpenter" was a witness to the sale of the Red 
Springs farm, 1 751-1759. (See No. 98.) 

1759. June 4. John Carpenter sells to "his well beloved son Jacob " for 
^80 " the land or lot where now my dwelling house stands, bounded 
on the South side of the highway or street that leads westward through 
the place, and on the west by Joseph Coles land, on the East by a lane 



6o The Carpenter Family in America 

Creek." Here he lived probably until his death, or at 
least until June 4, 1759, when he sells this property to 
" his well beloved son Jacob," of Red Springs, cordwain- 
ner, he having in a former deed of date November 24, 
1-751, given Jacob this Red Spring (lot No. 4) farm. I 
can find no record of his or his wife's death. He proba- 
bly died about 1760. 

Children. 

46 John, born July i, 17 14. 

47 Jacob, born about 17 16. 

48 Isaac, born about 17 18. 

49 Mary, born about 1721 ; probably married Ben- 
jamin Coles^ son of Joseph, son of Daniel. 

50 Martha, born about 1724. 

J 9 ** Joseph Carpenter the eldest son and heir of 
Joseph Carpenter'" of Musketo Cove late deceased was 
born ye 16 day of October Anno Dommini 1685." 

The above is as it is recorded in the Oyster Bay 
Records on page 2 of Book B. And in the journal of 
Robert Coles the date of birth is also recorded. (See 
Addenda.) It is very likely that the "memorandum" re- 
corded in the Oyster Bay Record was placed on the book 
about 1692, that being the date of other entries on the 
page, and the reason for the recording of this birth in 
such a place seems to have been for fear of any future 
dispute as to " the heir's " birth, for in him was vested 
by the law of primogeniture the proprietorship of one- 

that leads to the creek, together with a full 1-5'^ part of all the undivided 

land that lies westward from Charles Coles lott which joins to Nathan 

Coles barn, and to the highway that lyeth on the South end of the great 

lots to the Bay and creek." John Carpenter, [seal] 

John Weeks ) 

i, , , ^ )- witnesses. 

Bethuel Carpenter j 

(Vide Oyster Bay Records, transcript, vol. 10, p. 410.) 



Joseph ye 3d 6i 

fifth part of all the lands of Musketa Cove Patent. His 
father is spoken of as ''^ late deceased^' showing that 1692 
was probably the year of his decease. As he was the 
third in lineal descent who bore the name, so he is now 
always called Joseph the third (3d). 

We find nothing further concerning him until he came 
of age, October 16, 1706. Five days after he reached 
his majority, October 21, 1706, he gave to his uncles 
William and Nathaniel each a farm, " in consideration of 
the love, etc., etc., which he doth bear to them," and 
in 1707 he commenced suit against parties in Rhode Isl- 
and to recover his portion of land at Providence "which 
came to him through the will of his great-grandfather 
William Carpenter." In this suit he was successful, and 
perhaps it was while he was in Rhode Island attending to 
this matter that he first met her who shortly after became 
his wife, although I am inclined to believe that a good 
part of his yovith was spent in Rhode Island in order that 
he might have the facilities for a better education than 
Musketa Cove afforded, and I also believe that the Wil- 
lett family were long-time friends of his and his father's 
family. But be this as it may, in 1707 he married Ann, 

1707. September — . In the suit of Carpenter vs. King. John King 
appealed from the verdict which directed him to vacate his premises unto 
Joseph Carpenter of Musketa Cove, but the General Assembly declared 
that the verdict is " right and good." (Vide proceedings at Warwick, 
R. I., October 29, 1707 ; also in R. I. Col. Records, vol. 4, p. 29. 

1707. November 3. Joseph Carpenter of Mosquito Cove, L. I., for 

^4. I OS. sells to Joseph WilHams, assistant, and Richard Phillips, 

farmer, of Providence, R. I., all his rights, etc., etc., to one half the cove 

near the landing place at Pautuxet in Providence, which was given by his 

great grandfather, William Carpenter, deceased, unto his daughter Pris- 

cilla Vincent deceased, "my great Aunt" whose undoubted heir I am, 

as will appear in the bequest made in the will of my great grand father 

the said W'" Carpenter. 

Timothy Carpenter ) 

■n . ^ ^ \ witnesses. 

cenj Carpenter j 

(Vide Providence Records.) 



62 The Carpenter Family in America 

the daughter of Captain Andrew Willett and his wife Ann 
Coddington. She dying, he on February 29, 1709, mar- 

171 2. October 23. Joseph Carpenter, husbandman, of Musketa 
Cove, Oyster Bay, L. I., conveys one half of a thirteenth part of the 
lands belonging to the proprietors of Pautuxet on the west side of the 
Pautuxet River, "diverted to me by heirship." (Vide Providence 
Records.) 

In selling the lands above noted, provision was made by Joseph Car- 
penter for the maintenance of the children of William Vincent, deceased. 

1708. March 30. Joseph Carpenter sells to William Walton one fifth 
interest in the mill dam, stream, etc. (Vide Oyster Bay Records, vol. 
D, p. 104.) The site of this dam, etc., is thus described. "W™ Wal- 
ton, etc, gives right of way over their 'old mill dam^ which runs from in 
front of Doctor William Lawrence's house on the south end and Albert 
Albert^ons on the north end thereof," dated November 25, 176 1. 
(Vide Jamaica Records, vol. 10, p. 451.) 

I 724. Joseph Wood and Mary his wife give quit-claim deed to Joseph 
Carpenter for land on the south side of Musketa Cove, west of the high- 
way and north of the Littleworth line or lane and on Hempstead Har- 
bor, dated December 29, 1724. (Vide Jamaica Records, vol. 7, p. 458.) 
(This deed was probably given to release any claim which Wood may 
have had by reason of former occupancy. It covers the Sea Cliff 
property.) 

1727. Joseph and John Carpenter chosen to attend the wedding of 
Alexander Young and Sarah Coles. They reported that "it was con- 
ducted Orderly, and soberly managed," dated 26d. 2mo. 1727. 
(Vide Westbury Friends' Minutes, A, p. 82.) 

1737. 8d. 4mo. Joseph and Mary Carpenter sign as witnesses to the 
marriage of their daughter Ann to Samuel Underbill. (Vide Westbury 
Friends' Minutes, A, p. 19.) 

1742. 3d. I 2mo. At the marriage of their daughter Phoebe to Dan- 
iel Willett while Joseph signs as a witness his wife Mary does not, which 
tends to show that she was not living at this date. (Vide Westbury 
Friends' Minutes, C, p. 29.) 

17^1^. January 7. "Now know ye that I Joseph Carpenter now the 
Elder of Musketo Cove, yeoman etc, etc. Grand son and lineal heir of 
Joseph Carpenter the patentee &c, has as good title to said land as his 
grand father Joseph Carpenter had, &c. &c." Above appears in an affi- 
davit having reference to a former deed to Henry Pearsall, bearing the 
above date (1742). This affidavit is dated September 30, 1773, and is 
found in vol. xi, page 377, of Oyster Bay Records at Jamaica (transcript). 



Joseph ye 3d 6^ 

ried her sister Mary Willett. She was born September 
21, 1 69 1. (See Willett notes.) 

Mary Willis and Samuel Willis are the witnesses before Justice Daniel 
Kissam. 

The Willett family were closely identified with the Carpenter family 
in Rhode Island, and are together frequently mentioned in the Providence 
Records, as also in the Plymouth writings. 

The father of Ann and Mary Willetts, the two wives of Joseph Car- 
penter'" of Musketa Cove, was Andrew, who was born at Plymouth, 
Mass., 1655. He was for a time a merchant in Boston. About 1680 
he removed to Rhode Island, and in 1692 he occupied the house at Bos- 
ton Neck built by his brother-in-law John Saflin, speaker of the Massa- 
chusetts Assembly. He (Andrew) was representative from Westerly to 
the Colonial Assembly of Rhode Island. His wife was Ann, daughter of 
Hon. William Coddington of Newport, R. I. Their children were 
Francis, who married Mary, daughter of Thomas and Mary Taylor of 
Jamaica, L. I.; he died in 1776, aged 63 years, leaving no issue; his 
property he bequeathed to his nephew Francis Carpenter, whom he 
adopted in his youth. Thomas, born 1696, died 1725. Martha, mar- 
ried Simon Pearse, a merchant of Newport and Providence. Ann and 
Mary, wives of Joseph Carpenter. 

Andrevv Willett died 1 7 1 2 and with his wife was buried on their 
farm at North Kingston, R. I., which is also the Carpenter burial-ground. 

Colonel Thomas Willett, the father of Andrew, was born in England 
in 1 610. He came to Plymouth, Mass., 1629. In 1636 he married 
Mary, daughter of John Brown of Plymouth. In 1665 he became the 
first English mayor of New York city. On the reoccupation of the city 
by the Dutch he retired to Swanzey, Mass., where he died August 4, 
1674. A plain monument marks his grave in the family burial-place at 
Swanzey. He had twelve children. Of these Martha, born 1639, mar- 
ried Judge John Saffin ; Mary, born 1637, married Rev. Samuel Hooker ; 
Esther, born 1648, married Rev. Josiah Flint of Dorchester, the pro- 
genitor of Oliver Wendell Holmes; Samuel, born 1658, was sheriff of 
Queens County, L. I. He had thirteen children (a grandson, Marinus, 
born 1740, was also mayor of New York city, and died 1830); Sarah, 
born 1643, married Rev. John Elliott, the apostle to the Indians; 
"James, born 1649, "lurried Eliza Hunt of Rehoboth ; Hezekiah, born 
165 1, married Anna Brown and was killed by the Indians in King 
Philip's war, January 26, 1676 ; Andrew, born 1655. 

I was in England December, 1896, and January, 1897, and visited 
the birthplace of Mayor Thomas Willett at Barley, Hertfordshire, and 
there obtained complete record of the family. 



64 The Carpenter Family in America 

The first residence of Joseph Carpenter after his mar- 
riage seems to have been at the old homestead of his 
father and grandfather, but on October 20, 171 5, he sold 
this property to his uncle John Carpenter,'^ and removed 

1762. February 6. He and John Carpenter sign a petition for a new 
road. (Vide Oyster Bay Records, transcript, vol. 10, p. 457.) 

1776. "Old Joseph Carpenter formerly an Inhabitant of Moscheto 
Cove in the Township of Oyster Bay in Queens co, departed this life the 
3d day of the 5* month 1776, New Stile, at the house of Joseph Car- 
penter in Jericho, he was born y^ 16 day of the 8'^ month Old Stile, 
1685, Aged 90 years, 6 months and 6 days, and was buried y^ 5^^ day 
of 5* mo, 1776." (Vide Minutes of Westbury Meeting, Book A, 
p. 159.) 

There is no will on record. I have before me the inventory of his 
personal property, found among the papers of his grandson Willett Car- 
penter of North Kingston, R. I., and give same as follows: 

A Inventory of the Moveable Estate which Joseph Carpenter had at 
his residence at Jericho at the Time of his Decease, as taken on the 20'^ 
of 5 mo 1775 ^^<^ proved by the subscribers. 
Wearing Apparel 
Woolen Apparel & Shoes ^200 

Hat 2 Shirts Spatter dashes & Caps i 5 

Bed Bolster & one Pillow & under Bedtick 4 

I pr. Sheets i 2 

I pr. Old do. 6 

3 old Pillow Cases 2 3 

An inside Valent 9 

3 old woollins Curtains & Valent very Poor & worn 3 
A pair Blankets 8 

I English Fulled Blankets 14 

I fulled Blanket with some stripes very old 6 

I Old Kersey Blanket much worn 5 

I Old Quilt 3 

1 Bedstead Cord 14 

2 small Jugs & Glass Bottle i 6 a Candlestick 6 2 
Hat Brush i Staff i a Sea Chest 6 8 
A square Table small i 6 Razor (obliterated) & 

box I 4 

(signed) f Samuel Willis 
Isaac Doty 



Joseph ye 3d 6^ 

to the opposite side of the cove to what then was called 
Lot I of the division of 1681. It was also known as 
"Reedy Vleigh." In after years it was the " Latting 
Carpenter Farm," and is now included in the flourishing 
village of "Sea Cliff." Here he no doubt built the first 
dwelling-house and resided there until the house was 
burned (being struck by lightning), 1747-48, when he 
sold the property to Jacob and William Walton for the 
sum of j£i2^, the deed bearing date August 25, 1748. 

He was now sixty-three years of age, his wife was 
probably deceased, his two daughters had married pros- 
perous farmers and found other homes, his sons as they 
came of age became " mariners," and under the circum- 
stances it was a wise decision which he made in selling 
this large farm and with his younger sons seeking a re- 
tired spot where he could be relieved from care and hard 
labor. Such a place he found in the little hamlet of 

An Inventory of some Money & a few Movables belonging to the said 
Joseph Carpenter's Estate in the Keeping of Thomas Pearsall as taken by 
the Subscribers the 22^ 7 mo. 1776. 

In Money ^^^^ ' ' 5 

A chest o 16 

Five old Books o 2 

A Warming Pan 2 6 

A pair old saddle Bags i 3 

j4 doz : Pewter Plates 6 

Three old Platters & a Bason 1 3 

One Table Cloth 4 

One "do 26 

Three Napkins @6 16 

A Tumbler Glass & Silver Tunel I 

One old silver spoon lb 3 i dwt 

Two do 30 dwt each 

One do 25 dwt 

One Bond from Joseph Carpenter unsettled ^ 

One do from Joseph Underhill supposed >■ 47 o o 

to be about ;2^47 due on it ) 

(signed) Richard Alsop 
John Alsop 
9 



66 The Carpenter Family in America 

Jericho, close to "the Meeting-House." Here he lived 
during the remaining thirty-eight years of his long and 
useful life, dying at the house of his grandson Joseph 
Carpenter, June 3, 1776, " aged 90 years, 6 months, and 6 
days." So peacefully passed away the last " Proprietor " 
of Musketa Cove, and with his decease — only a month 
later — there was born a new nation, whose birth was to 
bring to this quiet spot a seven years' reign of war and 
disaster before it could again be called peaceful Jericho. 

The whole life of Joseph Carpenter seems to have 
been filled with a desire to be of use to his fellows. He 
was a sincere member of " the Society of Friends," and 
the minutes of the society as well as the town records 
show that he was often selected to fill the place of peace- 
maker and other duties of friendship and trust. That he 
was generous and helpful to his kindred and to the 
needy, these same records and the kindly traditions 
stored up in the memory of his descendants plainly show, 
and when at life's close the small estate left by him is 
considered it will be seen that with a free hand he gave 
of that which had been given him, knowing " that he 
could come this way but once, so on the journey intend- 
ed to do as much good as he could." 

The minutes of the Jericho Friends' Meeting has this 
record : " The age of y^ children of Joseph Carpenter of 
Moscheto Cove" — 





d. mo. 


51 WiLLETT, born 


8, 4, 1714; died 13,11,171!. 


52 Ann, " 


24, 7, 1716. 


53 Phoebe, " 


28, 6, 1718. .- 


54 Joseph, " 


15, 5, 1720. 


55 Andrew, " 


I, 10, 1722. 


56 Thomas, " 


15, 2, 1726. 


57 Francis, " 


8, 9, 1728. 


58 James, " 


5> I. 1731- 


59 Willett, " 


5, II, 17M. 



Thomas of Rye 67 

20 Thomas Carpenter, son of Joseph/° was born at 
Musketa Cove, August 16, 1687. His wife was Hannah, 
daughter of Thomas and Hannah (Underhill) Alsop. 
She was born January 8, 1691. They were married Oc- 
tober 14, 1708, and were residents of Musketa Cove, 
having their farm in that part of the town known then 
and now as " Duck Pond." 

The records of the town make several mentions of him 
in purchases of land, etc. And the minutes of the 
Friends' Meeting show that he was a member of that 
society in good standing. On May i, 1728, he sold his 
property to Joshua Townsend and soon after appears as 
a resident of Rye, Westchester County. On August 29, 



1708. January 29. Joseph Carpenter sells to ^' his brother'''' Thomas 
land lying on the North side of Joseph Dickinson's land, bounded on 
y^ East by Oyster Bay purchase, and on ye West by Littleworth line, 
and on y*^ North by land of Nathaniel & William Carpenter and on ye 
South by Joseph Dickenson's land, and also a lot of land joining to Benj 
Coles' land on ye South side of highway running from Oyster Bay to 
Musceta Cove, opposite against Duck Pond, as formerly located be the 
same more or less in Acres. (Vide Oyster Bay Records, vol. 6, p. 276.) 

1708. February 24. William Carpenter, Blacksmith, sells to Tho* 
Carpenter, yeoman, 80 acres of land, bounded on north by land of 
Samuel Weeks, South by land of ye %^ Tho^ Carpenter, East, by the 
Musceta Cove line, West, by the Highway. Price ^300. And on the 
same day Joseph & Thomas Carpenter sell to W™ Carpenter a tract of 
land at Duck Pond. Price ^200. (Vide Oyster Bay Records, vol. 6, 
p. 262, etc.) 

1725. 8mo. 27 day. Thomas Carpenter chosen to attend the wed- 
ding of Thomas Thorne and Penelope Coles, daughter of Joseph Coles. 
He reported that "it was managed pretty orderly, as becometh the 
Truth." (Vide Minutes of Westbury Friends' Meeting.) 

1728. May I. He is one of the executors of the estate of Daniel 
Townsend, and on same date he sells to Joshua Townsend his land at 
Duck Pond, and in deed from Freelove Coles to Joshua Townsend, 
dated June 7, 1733, he and Thomas Carpenter, Jr., sign as witnesses. 
Thomas Pearsall, James Mudge, Samuel Dickerson, co-executors. Free- 
love Coles was daughter of Harvey Coles and wife of Thomas Pearsall. 



68 The Carpenter Family in America 

1766, he made his will, and on September 12 following 
it was proved. It mentions his sons Thomas and Isaac, 
daughter Martha, wife of Thomas Park, and Freelove, 
wife of Thomas Marsh. His wife probably died before 

Quite a number of deeds, etc., in the handwriting of 
Thomas Carpenter are still extant, and he seems to have 
been often called upon to prepare such and other legal 
documents for his neighbors, showing a knowledge of 
such matters as if educated for this purpose. He was 
withal a successful farmer and a man highly esteemed by 
all who knew him. 



Children. 

60 Thomas, born June 25, 1710; in 1733 he signs 
as Thomas Carpenter, Jr. 

61 Hannah, born about 1713; she married Solo- 

mon Haviland, son of Benjamin of Rye, Sep- 
tember 17, 1742. (Vide minutes of Purchase 
Meeting.) She was probably deceased before 
1766. They had a daughter Hannah. 

62 Martha, born about 171 5; married Thomas 

Park, a farmer. Rye. 

63 Stephen, born about 1720. 

64 Freelove, born about 1723; married Thomas 

Marsh, farmer. 

65 Isaac, born June 4, 1726. 

(Vide Oyster Bay Records, vol. i, pp. 469, 470, 476 transcript. Old 
Oyster Bay Records, vol. B, pp. 103—106.) 

1 75 1. November 6. He was witness to deed of Abel and Ruth 
Smith to Jacob Mott for land at Duck Cove Hollow. (Vide Oyster Bay 
Records, vol. 10, p. 190.) 

The will of Thomas Alsop is dated September 8, 1743, and is re- 
corded in New York Wills, vol. 15, p. 127. 



William Jr., J 688- J 730 69 

21 William Carpenter, son of William/^ was born at 
Musketa Cove about 1688. He was a house carpenter 
by trade, and signs himself "WilHam Carpenter, Jr." 
About 171 1 he married Elizabeth, born 1683, daughter 
of John and Elizabeth (Bowne) Prior.''' She apparently 
became estranged from her husband on account of their 



* Elizabeth Bourne was born 1658. She married John Prior and then 
Samuel Titus. 

•j-John Cock was son of Henry and Mary (Feke) Cocks, he was born 
1705. Henry Cock was son of James and Sarah Cock of Matinecock, 
he was born 4, i, 1678, and was married 6, 28, 1699, and died 1733. 
His wife Mary was daughter of John and Elizabeth (Prior) Feke. 

1713. "William Carpenter and William Carpenter Jun""" sell two 
parcels of land, 32 acres, for ;^8o to John Lovell, which property is 
now probably the same as is now known as "Lovell's Woods." John 
Lovell was a miller at Musketa Cove and died without any known heir. 
This deed is dated June 19, 17 13. (Vide Oyster Bay Records, vol. 9, 

p. 31-) 

I7y|-. February 18. "William Carpenter J"", house carpenter," sells 
to Benjamin Coles 19 acres of land, bounded east by Benjamin Coles lot 
which was Nicholas Simkins and south and west by Benjamin Coles 
land, and running north so as to make a square. Price ^60. Derrick 
Albertson, Francis Drake, witnesses. This deed I have. This tract is 
probably situated just opposite the present railroad depot, and is now 
owned by Luyster. (Vide Oyster Bay Records, vol. 7, p. 440. Old 
Record E, p. 165.) 

I7|-g^. January 6. William Carpenter (Jr.) for natural love etc, etc, 
gives to his loving daughter Sarah Carpenter and to her husband John 
Cocks house carpenter, "one half of all my lands where I now dwell 
with all ye orchards fences and privileges, and ye equal half of all my 
houses & barns, and equal half of all my moveables and creatures." 
Witnessed by Amos and Samuel Underhill. (Vide Oyster Bay Records, 
vol. 8, p. 430.) 

I7|-y. March 5. " William Carpenter Jun'' of Ovster Bay " yeoman, 
sells to his son in law John Cock, one half a tract of land, near the old 
Underhill lot at Matinecock, which tract formerly belonged to W"" Burd- 
sall and now in possession of the family of John Cock, deceased." This 
tract or parcel of land is described as bounded by a small run of water 
called " Chagoin Brook" in Matinecock, near the land of Henry Bell, 
and joining land of William Carpenter, formerly sold him by William 



yo The Carpenter Family in America 

different religious beliefs, which so affected his after life 
that in 1730 he gave to his daughter (and probably his 
only child) the one half of all his estate, having previ- 
ously sold the other half to his daughter's husband. He 
then removed to Westchester County and probably lived 
with his father, although it is said he bought a tract of 



Burdsall. Price for the whole was ^250. Cocks paid his father-in-law 
^100 for his half on August 5, 1734. (Vide Oyster Bay Records, 
vol, 8, p. 286, and vol. 9, p. 5.) 

1753. -April 7. A William Carpenter is witness to deed of Thomas 
Thorne for land at Matinecock, near land of Zeno Carpenter. (Vide 
Oyster Bay Records, vol. 10, p. 230.) 

Between 1728— 1759. Among a lot of old papers in a trunk belong- 
ing to the grandfather of Mr. George W. Cocks, there was found a letter 
from Hannah, daughter of James and Hannah (Peeks) Cocks, written at 
Newport, R. I., about 1728. In it she desires her brother Joshua to 
associate with him John Cock, "to endeavor to get in the right mind and 
labor in love with Elizabeth Carpenter about that miserable thing that 
fell out before I left." (She also wishes to be remembered to Uncle 
John Carpenter and Aunt Martha Carpenter. ) 

1 7y|-. The following is from the minutes of Friends' Meeting, West- 
bury, L. I.: "Matinecock y^ 15 of ye ii'^mo, 17-5-!. To the 
Monthly Meeting of friends at Westbury. This is to certify to you 
y' whereas I went out of the good order of truth contrary to the good 
councill and Advice of my mother and family and took a husband and 
was marrayed by the priest, being then uneasy therewith, but after some 
time troubles & exercises came upon me for it, and a great while I have 
lain under the judgements of the Lord for my offences unto him, for I 
have offended a Righteous God in so doing who hath not forsaken me 
now, but hath followed me from time to time ever since with his con- 
demnation, and I have cause to bless his name forever that he was so 
kind to me as to show me my great transgression. And now friends, I 
do heartily & sincerely condemn my action of going out of ye good order 
of truth and from the witness of God in my conscience, going into the 
worlds ways & customs & taking a husband, — for it is for condemnation, 
and I could not have peace untill I had given forth this condemnation of 
my action, desiring your prayers for my Restoration and Recovery, hope- 
ing ye Lord may in his own time pass by my transgression which I am 
sure is very great. To the truth of these lines above written I have set 
my hand. Elizabeth Carpenter." 



William, K J 688- J 730 7^ 



land near what is now Pleasantville, purchasing the same 
from the Indians, and they at the same time gave him 
another tract, which is now occupied by the widow of 
David R. Carpenter. The first tract is now owned by 
Job Carpenter; this, though, 1 think as likely as not 
refers to his father and the tract he and his son Silas 
bought. 

Children. 

66 Sarah, born June 31, 1712. (Vide minutes of 
Westbury Meeting.) She married John Cock, 
house carpenter, and the Westbury Records 
show their children as 







d. mo. 




Mary, 
William, 


born 


5. 7> 1730- 
II, 10, 1732. 




Henry, 
Rees, 




10, 7. 1735- 
26, II, 1738. 




Elizabeth, 
Ann, 
Elijah, 
Sarah, 




9, II, 1740. 

23. 6, 1743; 

18, 10, 1745. 

1748; 


died 1750, 
died 1750, 


Benjamin, 
Amey, 




22, 3> 1754. 
25, II, 1756. 





22 Joseph Carpenter, son of William.'^ In regard to 
this "Joseph," while I maybe in error concerning his 
parentage, yet from surrounding circumstances I judge I 
am in the right. As may be seen, there were three or 
four "Josephs" of about same age and in same com- 
munity and of same general ancestry, making it very 
difficult to place them aright. He was born at Musketa 
Cove about 1690. On September 7, 1723, he buys from 
Robert Hubbs'-' of Hempstead, and Isaac, Jacob, and 

* Robert Hubbs in 1716 married Susannah Forman. She was sister 
to Isaac and Jacob. 



72 The Carpenter Family in America 

Ann Forman of Oyster Bay, forty acres of land at Round 
Swamp, near Jericho, described in deed as " formerly be- 
longing to Robert Williams and Henry Townsend (on 
July 21, 1679,) as recorded for them in Oyster Bay 
Records, Book A, page 94." 

For this tract he paid ;^^'^'^> ^^ i^ seen in the Oyster 
Bay Records, vol. 7, page 454. That he was married 
and had family I have no doubt, and think in the ab- 
sence of any other place for him I can say that the John 
Carpenter, blacksmith, of Jericho, was his son. 

67 John, born probably about 171 5. He was a black- 
smith at Jericho, L. I. His wife's name* is not 
known. There are a few records concerning him. 
He loaned J^i(>o to Daniel Breese, June 28, 1765,* 
and on June 27, 1790,* he sells his house and seventy- 
two and a half acres of land at Jericho to his son 
Elisha, and a postscript* to a letter of Mary Town- 
send, daughter of Dr. James Townsend of Jericho, 
says, " Our neighbor John Carpenter died yester- 
day." The letter is dated April 28, 1790. Dr. 
James Townsend's place is the one now owned by 
William Jackson, and the farm of John Carpenter 
was at the junction of roads leading the one to Oys- 
ter Bay village and the other to Matinecock. 

John Carpenter of Jericho gives to his son Elisha his 
farm, with house, cattle, etc. The farm is described as 
" Beginning at the fork of paths or highway that leads to 
Matinecock from Jericho and the other from Jericho to 

* She was probably Rachel Baldwin. They married June 22, 1735. 
(Vide Record of St. George's Church, Hempstead.) 

"I" Jamaica Records, D, p. 491 ; 12, p. 250. 

\ Vide Townsend Memorial. John and Joseph Carpenter petition for 
a road betv^een Westbury and Hempstead ; petition granted February 6, 
1762. (Vide Jamaica Records. ) 



Benjamin the Sadler, J 696 73 

Oyster Bay, near the dwelling house, and thence running 
adjoining the Matinecock Road about 112, rods to a 
hedge fence, and thence north 50° east about 46 rods 
fron the highway into a pond, &c., &c., by land of Lef- 
ford Haggowout and James Pine to the highway leading 
to Oyster Bay, containing 72^ acres." 

23 Silas Carpenter, son of William,'^ was born at 
Musketa Cove about 1692. On March i, 1720, he with 
his father sell a parcel of land situated at Duck Pond to 
Thomas Golding. (Vide Oyster Bay Records, vol. 7, 
p. 282.) On May 13, 1720, he is witness to sale of land 
from his father to Dorothy Cocks, and on May 8, 1722, 
he and ^'^ his father'' buy 375 acres of land at North 
Castle and Rye, Westchester County, from Lancaster 
Symes and Peter Fauconier.'^' Price ^f 3 50. James Brown 
and James Weeks are witnesses to this deed. It is on 
record at -White Plains, vol. G, p. 217 of conveyances. 

Above are all the mentions I find of him. He proba- 
bly had wife and family. During the Revolution the 
records of the town, kept at Bedford, were with the 
Court House at that place burned by the British soldiers, 
so probably the most valuable memoranda concerning the 
early settlement of North Castle, Bedford, Pleasantville, 
etc., are forever lost. 

24 Benjamin Carpenter, son of William,'^ was born 
at Musketa Cove, March 25, 1696. As there were three 
or four " Benjamins " in the town at this and later date, this 
Benjamin by reason of his trade was called " the sadler^' 
and this distinction also enables us to know that he was 
the son of William. 

* Peter Fauconier came over with Lord Corn bury in 1702 as one of 
his attendants and afterwards was a merchant in New York. He was the 
progenitor of the Faulkner family of Westchester and New York. 



74 The arpenter Family in America 

On October ^o, 171 8, he married Dinah, daughter of 
Derrick and Elizabeth (Coles) Albertson. She died 
February 9, 17I-9. His second wife was Lydia, believed 
to be Lydia Thorne. He removed to North Castle 

Caleb Carpenter in his Bible record gives a very full and interesting 
statement regarding his own and his father's family. (See in account of 
Caleb, No. 72.) 

In the old Daniel Coles burial-ground at Glen Cove I found the fol- 
lowing inscription on a rudely yet plainly cut headstone. The stone was 
nearly covered with soil and debris washed down from the adjoining hill- 
side by the storms of a century and a half. 

"Dinah Carpenter, Dcs. gth D. FAB. 1738.'' 

Dinah Carpenter was a witness to the mortgage of Ann Carpenter to 
Samuel Underhill, 8, 10, 1737. (Vide Westbury Minutes.) 

Elizabeth, the wife of Derrick Albertson, was the daughter of Daniel 
and Mahah Shalal Hasbaz (Gorton) Coles. 

1720— 1739. Benjamin Carpenter, "sadler," was executor of will of 
Isaac Doughty, 1720, of Nathan Coles, 1724, of Derrick Albertson, 
1733, of Daniel Albertson, 1739, besides several others. 

Benjamin Carpenter was assessor at North Castle, April 6, 1736. 
(Vide Bolton.) 

For a long while I was unable to properly place the several ** Benjamins," 
but by a careful examination of the land evidences, their occupations, and 
the proofs regarding their respective families, I have to a certainty fixed 
each one just where he should be placed. Thus of this Benjamin : 

1720. May 12. William Carpenter, yeoman, sells to Benjamin Car- 
penter, for ^30, land which in deed to Dorothy Cocks of a day later 
he says he gives to "his son Benjamin." Then on February 19, ij%^, 
Benjamin Carpenter buys a small tract of land from Jotham, George, 
Rosanna, and Martha Townsend, which deed states that it is where 
Benjamin Carpenter, "the sadler," now liveth. This deed is witnessed 
by Benjamin Carpenter, *' weaver." Several later purchases of adjoin- 
ing property, all put together, I have gone over, surveyed and lined out, 
and so can determine the property owned by Benjamin Carpenter, 
"sadler," as situated where the late Captain Russell lived, which was a 
part and parcel of the farm of WilHam Carpenter, and is now bounded 
by the main street to the railroad depot. Elm Avenue, Pearsall Avenue, 
the lake, etc. 

1743. Benjamin Carpenter a witness to the mortgage of Phebe Car- 
penter to Daniel Willetts, 3, 12, 1743. (Vide Westbury Minutes.) 



Timothy of North Castle, J 698 75 

about 1740 and continued to reside there until his death, 
which took place March 26, 1779. He was a man of 
much natural ability. There are many mentions of him 
in the town records as executor or overseer, also as 
"esquire," etc. Lydia, his second wife, died November 
25, 1778. His children, probably all by first wife, were 

68 A DAUGHTER, name unknown, who married pro- 

bably John Colwell.* 

69 RosANNA, born about 1730; she married 

Thomas Kirby of Musketa Cove. 

70 Zeno, born about 1722. 

71 Ruth, born about 1726. (See No. 94.) 

72 Caleb, born September 25, 1736. 



25 Timothy Carpenter, son of William, '^ was born at 
Musketa Cove, April i, 1698. His wife was Phebe, 
daughter of Samuel and Elizabeth (Albertson) Coles. 
She was born March 16, 1700, and they were married 
about 17 1 9. He removed to Westchester County 1720 
and bought from the Indians a large tract of land at 
North Castle (said to have been one mile square), part of 
which still remains in the family. His house was burned 
in 1 72 1 and again in 1722. He then built the house in 
which he lived until his death. It was afterwards occu- 



*John Cholwell was one of the proprietors of Rye, 1720. (Vide 
Bolton's Westchester.) 

1769. September 26. The will of Benjamin Carpenter, ♦•sadler," 
of North Castle, bears this date and was proved January 25, 1783. He 
mentions his wife Lidia, sons Zeno and Caleb, daughter Rosannah Kirby, 
daughter Ruth, and grandson Edward Colwell. Friend John Carpenter, 
the hatter, executor. Sarah Smith, Deborah Smith,* Benjamin Smith,* 
witnesses. (New York Wills, vol. 36, p. 66.) 

** The wife of Benjamin Smith was Deborah Harker of Oyster Bay, 



76 The Carpenter Family in America 

pied by his son Timothy, and his son William, and his 
son Job R. It was torn down 1845. 

Timothy Carpenter made his will July 21, 1763. 
Says he is in good health, etc. (with the usual pious pre- 
amble). He mentions his wife Phebe, and also all the 
below mentioned children except Samuel, Silas, and 
Elizabeth, who were deceased. He divides a large landed 
property among them, mentioning " his saw mill," etc. 
The will was proved May 24, 1769. (Vide New York 
Wills, vol. 27, p. 99.) 

Children. 

73 Samuel, born January 7, 1720 (probably named 

for his grandfather Samuel Coles). 

74 Ephraim, born June 27, 1723. Believed to have 

removed to Orange County, and is said to 
have had one daughter who married a Coles. 

75 George, born August 7, 1726. 

76 Phebe, born June 25, 1729; her father's will 

says '■^ Phebe Forman.'' 

77 William, born April 5, 1731 (named for his 

grandfather Carpenter). 

78 Archealus, born April 23, 1734. 

79 Silas, born July 15, 1737. \ ^,^^.^^ 

80 Benjamin, born July 15, 1737. j 

81 Timothy, born August i, 1740.. 

82 Elizabeth, born July 10, 1743 (named for her 

grandmother). She probably died young. 



30 Benedict Carpenter, son of William,'' was born 
June 7, 1 7 17, at Musketa Cove. About 1737 he mar- 
ried Hannah Haviland and settled at Scarsdale, West- 
chester County. His wife died about 1742, leaving three 



Benedict of Scarsdale, J 71 7 77 

children. He then married Abigail Horton.* The 
minutes of the Friends' Meeting at Purchase says, " She 
died 22d. i2mo. 1764, and was buried at Purchase on the 
24th, and a memorial of her was to be sent to the Ma- 
maroneck Meeting." Soon after he married Abigail Fer- 
ris, and the Purchase minutes says, " Abigail Carpenter 
V* 3d wife of Benedict Carpenter departed this life id. 
8mo. 1775, and was buried at Purchase, aged about 55." 
He for "4th wife" married the widow Elizabeth Wan- 
ser,f who survived him. 

He died at New Milford, Conn,, June 22, 1791, aged 
74 years and 1 5 days. 

Children. 

83 Asa, born about 1738. | 

84 Benedict, born August 20, 1740. ;■ By first wife. 

85 Daniel, born September 25, 1742. ) 

86 Joseph, born Janviary 16, 1747. 

87 Jonathan, born September 7, 1749 

88 Elijah, born January 22, 1752. 

89 James, born September 19, 1754. 

90 Abel, born February 12, 1757. 

91 Samuel, born June 10, 1759. 

92 Abigail, born October 2, 1761. 

93 Hannah, born December 9, 1764. 

* Abigail Horton was likely daughter of Joseph Horton. 

•j- Elizabeth Wanser probably was of Musketa Cove, where the Wan- 
ser family were residents. 

Jonathan Carpenter (87) made the following memoranda concerning his 
ancestry : "This book was given to my son Benedict, by Elizabeth, the 
widow of my dear father Benedict Carpenter, who departed this life June 
22, 1 79 1, aged 74 yrs & 15 days. The names of my ancestors as far 
back as I have the information are as follows, my father Benedict, my 
grand father William, my great grand father Joseph, who came from 
Pautuxet, R. I., and settled at Musketa Cove, L. I. The book from 
which this leaf was taken having been the property of my father Benedict 
Carpenter. [Signed] Jonathan Carpenter." 



By second 
wife. 



78 The Carpenter Family in America 

3 J Joseph Carpenter, son of Nathaniel/* born at 
Cedar Swamp, Musketa Cove, L. I., about 1693. I 
have never found any evidence of his marriage. He 
probably was one of the earliest to migrate from Queens 
County to Westchester County, where mention is made 
of him as being at Brandon's Brook, near Rye, in 17 18. 

The following petition to Governor William Burnett, 
which is on file in the comptroller's office at Albany, is 
of much interest as giving the earliest recorded evidence 
concerning Joseph Carpenter and his co-settlers. 

"The humble petition of Joseph Carpenter and Job Wright, Inhabi- 
tants within the county of Westchester, in behalf of themselves and nine 
others of the new settlers back in the woods between Rye and Bedford, 
showeth that your petitioners about three years ago having with sixteen 
others purchased from Capt. Robert Walter and company a tract of land 
contiguous in the back of Rye and within the limit of said township, have 
at their very great cost and expense and labors settled themselves thereon, 
and by their industry and number, they being upwards than Thirty able 
men (tho' poor), cultivated and improved the same for the subsistence 
and livelyhood of themselves and their families, a thing very hard to per- 
form by new settlers," etc, etc. Dated New York, Dec. 4, 1721, 
and signed by Joseph Carpenter and Job Wright. 

The balance of the petition, a very long document, 
recites the high rate of their taxes, which they think has 
been unjustly levied upon them. 

The only other item on record concerning him is this : 

"Joseph Carpenter of North Castle, yeoman, sells to Joseph Green 
80 acres of land, with Grist Mill, Dwelling, household goods. Cattle, 
Hogs, and all moveables whatsoever, etc., etc." Price — 84, los. 4s, 
Dated July 20, 1731. Signed, Joseph Carpenter, [seal.] 

Adam Ireland, | 
Daniel Chubb, | ^^ '^^sses. ^Vide Westchester Records, Book G, p. 5.) 

Cedar Swamp is not, as might be thought, a low swampy section, but 
is a beautiful valley with rich farm -lands well adapted for pasturage, 
orchards, etc. It is about one mile from Glen Cove, and is now called 
" Greenvale." 

In 1776 Joseph Carpenter buys 100 acres at Stephentown, Rensalaer 
County, N. Y. (Vide Albany Records, K, p. 185.) 



Robert of North Castle, 1694 79 

32 Robert Carpenter, son of Nathaniel/'* was born at 
Cedar Swamp, L. I., about 1694. He was named for 
his grandfather Robert Coles. He was a miller and far- 
mer, and as early as 1722 is found at North Castle, 
Westchester County, and was no doubt one of the " 18 " 
original settlers of the town. On July 20, 1727, he mar- 
ried his cousin Elizabeth,* daughter of Benjamin and 
Mercy (Coles) Carpenter. She probably died about 
1746. He made his will February 25, 1750, which was 
proved March 7, 1751. In it he mentions his wife 
Maryf and the following 

Children. 

94 Jacob, born about 1728. 

95 ZoPHAR. No further trace. 

96 Zeno. No further trace. 

97 Beyzuilla. 

98 Bethuel. No further trace except as in notes 

relating to John, No. 18. 

* Vide St. George's Church Record, Hempstead, L. I. 

■j-Vide New York Wills, vol. 17, p. 300. 

1720. May 12. He signs as witness to deed of William and Benja- 
min Carpenter. (Oyster Bay Records, vol. 8, p. 38.) 

1722. Robert Carpenter, William Dusinberre, henerey Dusinberre, 
Richard Wooley, Rueben Kallam, david Siebe, Robert Knowlton, Jacob* 
Forman, Josept Saris, Joseph Fowler, and Richard Honeywell send a 
petition to Governor George Clark, requesting him to remove Francis 
Pellem from his position as Justice of the Peace, they stating that "he is 
a very violent man, oppressing the poor, and much given to drink of 
which, his favorite toddy is Punch. ''^ (Vide Albany Records, in office 
of Secretary of State. ) 

1735. June 21. Robert Carpenter, miller, and Elizabeth his wife of 
North Castle sell to Benjamin Carpenter of Rye, carpenter, I 50 acres of 
land at North Castle on the Byram River. Price ^200. This deed 
was acknowledged by Robert and his wife Elizabeth, August, 1745, 
and at the request of Walter Franklin and Elizabeth Pearsall was put on 
record in New York city, 1749. (Vide vol. 35, p. 181, Register's 
office. New York.) 



8o The Carpenter Family in America 

99 Jairas. No further trace. 

lOO RuPHAS. A Rufus Carpenter of North Castle 
was witness to will of James Meadows of Rye, 
October 4, 1778. (New York Wills, vol. 36, 
p. 80.) 

loi Mary. No further trace. 

33 Benjamin Carpenter, son of Nathaniel,"* was born 
at Cedar Swamp, L. I., about 1696. He was a weaver 
by trade, and so was called " Benjamin Carpenter, 
weaver," to distinguish him from " Capt. Benjamin" 
and " Benjamin the sadler," etc. His wife was Deborah, 
daughter of Nathan and Rachel (Hopkins) Coles. She 
was born January 16, i6li. They were married about 
1720. 

They had their home at Duck Pond, on the southerly 
side of the highway leading from Musketa Cove to Oys- 
ter Bay. It was given to the wife of Benjamin by her 
father Nathan. It consisted of three acres of land, and 
is described in the old deed* of January 11, i7li, as 
" bounded on the North by ye highway that leads from 
Musketa Cove to Oyster Bay, West by ye land of 
daughters of Harvey Coles, deceased, and so to run East 
by ye said highway, and southward so far both ways, 
near upon a square as to contain 3 acres. It being ye 
north west of ye half lot so called, as it may more at 
large be seen by a deed of sale for ye same, had from 
William & Silas Carpenter to Thomas Golding, bearing 
date ye Mch ist, 1720. Price ^^56." 

I think that with the date of this purchase, 1721, he 
and his wife removed to their home, and occupied it 
until their death. The house was standing as late as 
1850, and was often pointed out to me by my aunts as 
being the birthplace of their father (my grandfather Lat- 

=i^ Oyster Bay Records, vol. 7, p. 282. 



Benjamin the Weaver, 1 696 8 1 

ting Carpenter). The property is now owned by Mrs. 
Wright, one boundary (the easterly) being Pearsall 
Avenue. 

On February 19, lyli, Benjamin Carpenter, "weaver," 
and his wife Deborah witness a deed* from George, Ros- 
anna, Jotham, and Martha Townsend to Benjamin Car- 
penter, "sadler," so at once showing the marriage of 
"the weaver" and the distinction of trades. 

As will be seen by the appended notes Benjamin Car- 
penter at various times purchased additional property, 
which, with his loom for occupation in winter, kept him 
busy at farm work during the summer, and thus by his 
industry he had accumulated at the time of his death 
quite a snug sum of ready money besides his real estate. 
His will is dated May 12, i749,f and recites that "he 

* Oyster Bay Records. Jamaica Records, vol. 8, p. 41. 
■{■New York Wills, vol. 26, p. 521. 

I have quite a number of old documents which have come down to me 
from my grandfather Latting Carpenter. They have been safely kept for 
more than 150 years, and yellowed and stained as they are they proved 
to me of far more interest than I could at first expect, as they demon- 
strated the correctness of what had before been based very much upon 
tradition. I transcribe the gist of some of them. 

The will of Nathan Coles was found among some old papers of Ell- 
wood Valentine. It bequeaths. To my well beloved daughter Deborah 
Carpenter the house and land lying and being at Duck Pond where she 
now liveth to have and to hold during her life and after her decease to 
my grand daughter Rachel Carpenter and her heirs forever. Dated De- 
cember 6, 1724. (Not on record.) Executors, Rachel Coles, David 
Valentine, Benjamin Carpenter, and John Carpenter. 

On August 30, 1729, Rachel Coles, Ann Cheeseman, wadow, Benja- 
min Carpenter, weaver, Joseph Horton, farmer, and John Latting, as 
heirs of Nathan Coles, deceased, give receipts and fully discharge the 
executors, Benjamin Carpenter, Esquire, and David Valentine. 

The deed from Silas and William Carpenter to Thomas Golding is not 
found on record, but, when on May 13, 1720, William Carpenter sells 
to Dorothy Cocks, he specially reserves to himself this 3 acre plot, at ye 
north west corner of ye said tract, lying between ye stream of water at 



82 The Carpenter Family in America 

is very sick and weak in body, but of Perfect Mind and 
Memory, Thanks be given unto God for it," etc. He 
mentions his wife Deborah, his beloved son Coles (not 
yet of age), to whom after his wife's death he bequeaths 
all his estate. To his daughter Rachel, the wife of Jona- 
dab Townsend, he gives five shillings. Notwithstanding 
his sickness at the time of his making his will he sur- 
vived it for nearly twenty years, his will being proved 



the head of Rattle Snake Swamp, so called and y^ highway, etc. (Vide 
Oyster Bay Records, vol. 6, p. 420.) Judging by the price paid for 
this plot, ^^56, I think that Golding, who was a carpenter by trade, 
had built the kitchen part, and that the larger part was built afterwards 
by Benjamin Carpenter. 

One piece of property he bought is described by the seller as his 
"Kitching Lott," "situate and being at Duck Pond, within ye limits 
and patten of Musketa Cove, on ye south side of ye highway that leads 
from ye said Duck Pond, to Musketa Cove, beginning by ye said highway 
by ye North West corner of of ffreelove Coles, her lott, from thence 
South and near four degrees East fFourty rods by ye said ffreelove Coles 
her lott, thence West 10 degrees south Nine rods, thence North fFourty 
four degrees West 1 3 rods, thence North Eleven degrees East twenty 
fFour rods all by ye fence as it now stands to ye highway, thence by ye 
highway to ye place of beginning, containing in quantity six acres of land, 
together with all my right and title which I have in and to all ye land 
lying and being on ye south part of ye said land or fence, and in and to 
all ye land lying between ye said fFence and ye stream or Brook called 
Rackle Snake Swamp Brook be it more or less," dated March 18, l7|-§-. 
John Cock, George Townsend, witnesses. Price -£^z-j los. [Signed] 
Robert Townsend. [Seal.] 

1742. May 5. He buys from John, Joshua, and Josiah Cock, execu- 
tors of Samuel Cock, late deceased, for the sum of ** One pound, five 
shillings, and seven pence half penny," 7^ acres of land at Jericho 
plains, which James Cock ye father of ye said Joshua & Josiah Cock for- 
merly bought of R'l Willetts." Daniel Cock, James Cock, witnesses. 
(Vide original deed. Not on record.) 

1755. -^ deed first filled up in name of Benjamin Carpenter, his name 
erased and the name of Coles Carpenter filled in, conveys a twenty fourth 
part of Thatch Beds on the Eastermost division of the creek called Simp- 
son's Creek at Matinecock. The deed is from John Weeks, who says 



John of Fredricksburgh, J 698 83 

January 5, 1769. The inventory of his personal proper- 
ty is now in my hands and was made October 21, 1768. 
So that we can safely assume that he died in September 
of that year. It shows a valuation of ^354 is. od. 

Children. 

102 Rachel, born about 172 1. 

103 Coles, born about 1735. 



34 John Carpenter, son of Nathaniel,'^ was born at 
Musketa Cove, about 1698. His wife's name was Han- 
nah, but her parentage is unknown. They settled at 

he received it by deed from his father, Samuel Weeks, in 1755. The 
deed to Coles Carpenter is dated May 12, 1762. Price, ^7. (Vide 
original deed. Not on record.) 

1757. April 30. Jonadab Tovvnsend and Rachel his wife, of Byram 
in the colony of Connecticut, for the sum of fFourty pounds current money 
of the province of New York, sell all their right titde &c to Benjamin 
Carpenter, in and to the land & tenements where the said Benjamin now 
liveth, said land &c, being the same as heretofore described in deed from 
Thomas Golding to Nathan Coles. (Vide original. Not on record.) 

1772. April I. Deborah Carpenter, widow of Benjamin Carpenter, 
weaver, assigns all her right, title, etc., to all her estate to her son Coles. 
He (Coles) agreeing for her honorable support, etc. This document 
recites that she received the property from her father Nathan Coles by 
his will, dated December 6, 1724, and from the will of her deceased 
husband. Although 74 years old when signing this document, her signa- 
ture is plain and good. She probably died about 1774. (Vide original. 
Not on record. ) 

Memorandum. 
Robert Townsend had wife Judith. He was a son of Daniel and 
grandson of John Townsend ist. He lived at Duck Pond directly oppo- 
site the house of Benjamin Carpenter. He bought the property of Caleb 
Coles about 1720. After Robert's death it became the property of Noah 
Townsend, who was lost at sea. The estate was through the action of 
Judith Townsend a long while in litigation. 

Caleb, Harvey, and Martha Coles were children of Nathaniel Coles 
by his second wife, Martha Wright. 



84 The Carpenter Family in America 

Fredricksburgh, Duchess County, where he died between 
1777 and 1780, as is shown by his will on record in New 
York City, it being dated October 31, 1777, and was 
proved December 21, 178 1. This will makes mention 
of and bequeaths to his wife Hannah, to his grandson 
Caleb, son of Gabriel ; grandson Joseph, son ot Tamar 
the wife of John Crane ; grandson Joseph, son of Sarah 
wife of Henry Lewis, and grandson Benjamin, son of 
Ame (or Anne), and to the following 

Children. 

104 Gabriel, born about 1735. 

105 Ame (or Anne), born November 25, 1738. (See 

No. 72.) 

106 Joseph. 

107 Tamar, married John Crane and had son 

Joseph. 

108 Sarah, married Henry Lewis and had sons 

Joseph and Carpenter. 



35 Anne Carpenter, daughter of Nathaniel,"* was 
born about 1702. She married Caleb Fowler. Their son 
Caleb was Surrogate of Westchester County, 1761-1778. 
His will is dated September 4, 1769, and was proved 
September 8, 1784. His wife Anne was then living, 
1769, and the following children are named: William, 
Jonathan, Caleb, Moses, Stephen, Gilbert, James, Mary 
(Sutton), Hannah, Ame or Anne, Rebecca, and Eliza- 
beth. (Vide New York Wills, vol. 37, p. 189.) 

Moses Fowler was born 1729, died September i, 1821, 
aged 92; Caleb Fowler was born 1733, died August 6, 
1805, aged 72. (Vide History of Putnam County.) 

John Carpenter buys 316 acres of land in "Bergen Patent," Duchess 
County, N. Y., in 1775. (Vide Albany Records, N, p. 516.) 



Nathaniel of North Castle, 1708 85 

36 Abigail Carpenter, daughter of Nathaniel/^ was 
born about 1705. She married Caleb Green, a farmer at 
Fredricksburgh. They had sons Thomas, Joseph, Wil- 
liam, and Henry, and daughter Mary, and grandson 
Caleb son of his son Caleb. Vide will dated May 8, 
1785, proved April 23, 1786. Robert' and Jacob Car- 
penter and Mary Palmer, witnesses. The will says, 
"Caleb Green of North Castle." (New York Wills, 
vol. 39, p. 52.) 

37 Nathaniel Carpenter, son of Nathaniel,'-* was born 
at Cedar Swamp (Musketa Cove), about 1708. He was 
a merchant (store-keeper) at North Castle. His wife was 
Abigail Fowler, sister to Caleb Fowler, Senior. His will, 
dated November 17, 1758, and proved December 8 of 
same year, shows "wife Abigail who is to have use of 
his farm &c until his eldest son Willett is fourteen years 
of age." He appoints his brother-in-law, Caleb Fowler, 

The only knowledge I have relating to the children of Nathaniel 
comes from Mr. Alden J. Bennett of Virginia City, Montana, whose 
great-grandmother was Miriam Carpenter (No. iio.) He furnishes 
date of her birth. She married about 1777 Simeon Losee. They then 
removed to Duchess County. After the death of her husband she went 
to live with her daughter Anna at North Harpersfield, Delaware County, 
N. Y. She died there August 13, 1828, and was buried on the "old 
homestead ' ' at that place. The children- of Miriam Losee were Phebe, 
born 1778; Anna, born October 15, iTjg, died December 3, 1858; 
Nathaniel, born 1782; Hannah, born 1784; Sarah, born . 

Anna Losee, born 1779, niarried March 6, 1803, Isaac, son of Alden 
and Elizabeth (Vail) Bennett; they were of Duchess County, removed 
to North Harpersfield, and were the grandparents of above Alden J. 
Bennett, who was born on the " old homestead " at North Harpersfield, 
June 25, 1847. He, on November 21, 1878, married Mary, daughter 
of Rev. Henry Hedges Prout. 

Mr. Bennett also writes that his mother has heard his grandmother 
(Anna Losee) say that her mother was a Fowler. 

Nathaniel Carpenter, "Juner," died at North Castle, February 25, 
1730. (Vide Minutes of Friends' Meeting.) 



86 The Carpenter Family in America 

and Caleb Green executors. One of the witnesses is 
John Carpenter. The will shows also the following 

Children. 

109 WiLLETT. 

1 10 MiRRiAM, born February 26, 1753. 

111 Deborah. 

112 Tiler. 

38 Joseph Carpenter, son of Benjamin,'^ was born at 
Musketa Cove, September 15, 1705, and the marriage 
record of St. George's Church of Hempstead shows that 
he was married on May 20, 1728, to Sarah Latting. She 
was daughter of Richard and Mary (Wright) Latting of 
Lattingtown (near Musketa Cove). By inheritance and 
purchase he had a large landed interest at " Red Springs " 
and "Oak Neck," which property he sold in 1753, and 
in company with his brother-in-law, John Latting, his 
son-in-law, John Caverly, and Benjamin Stanton, pur- 
chased, through Lewis Morris, from Euphemia N orris 
of Bucks, England, a very large tract of land in Ulster 
County (near Newburgh), which they settled, naming it 

There is a record of the birth of Joseph Carpenter in the Journal of 
Robert Coles, in which he evidently made a slight error, and so drew 
his pen through the date of month. The correct date is "March 25," 
1705, instead of September 15, 1705. 

1728. Among the papers of Joseph Carpenter there was found after 
his death a captain's commission from King George the Second of Eng- 
land, bearing date 1728, to Benjamin Carpenter of Oyster Bay (father 
of Joseph). This document is now at Washington's Headquarters, New- 
burgh, where it was placed by Mrs. Martha A. Pryor of Marlborough, 
she being a granddaughter of Joseph. (See No. 17.) 

1738. May 5. Joseph Carpenter and John Latting petition the gover- 
nor for a patent for a ferry across Long Island Sound from Barrow Beach 
in Queens County to the nearest distance to the mouth of Byram River 
and Mamaroneck in Westchester Co. (Vide Col. MSS., vol. 72, p. 53.) 

1746. Joseph Carpenter and William and Jacob Frost, owning land 
in common, make a division, and in 1753 Joseph and Sarah Carpenter, 



Joseph of Lattingtown, 1705 87 

" Lattingtown " after their Long Island home. He died 
there in 1766; his widow died 1790. On the farm of 
Joseph Carpenter, in a part set off for a burial spot, there 
is to be seen the following on a memorial stone : 

Joseph Carpenter 

the first settler in this place, and 

The Planter of this Orchard, 

Died July ist, 1766 

Aged 61 yrs, 3 mo & 6 days. 

Children of Joseph Carpenter. 

113 Benjamin, born about 1730. 

114 Latting, born about 1732. 

115 Sarah, born about 1735, married Abraham 

Conklin of Duchess County, April 17, 1761. 
(Vide New York Marriages.) They had son, 
Carpenter Conklin. 

116 Joseph, born about 1738. 

117 Mercy, born about 1740. 

118 Richard, born about 1744. 

119 Wright, born March 2, 1749. 

120 Mary, born about 1751, married Nathaniel 

Harcourt, Marlborough (this name on Long 
Island was spelled Harcutt and Harker). 

for -jQGoo, sell to Joseph and Benjamin Latting 255 acres of land on Oak 
Neck, with meadows, etc. This land is probably the same which he 
bought of Dr. John Rodman of Burlington, N. J., on April 16, 1745, 
for which he paid ^450, and in which deed he is styled Joseph Carpen- 
ter, Junior, in order no doubt to distinguish him from Joseph, No. 19. 
Oak Neck is now Bayville, a fashionable summer resort near Oyster Bay 
V^illage. It has one of the finest beaches for bathing on Long Island Sound. 
1790. March 4. Sarah Carpenter, widow, of New Marlborough, 
Ulster County, made will of this date, proved April 10, 1790, men- 
tions daughter Mary, wife of Nathaniel Harcourt, son Joseph, grand- 
daughter Sarah Conklin, now the wife of Nathaniel Hull, and grandson 
Carpenter Conklin. Latting Carpenter, Richard Carpenter, and Na- 
thaniel Harcourt, executors. (Vide Ulster Co. Wills at Kingston, vol. B.) 



88 The Carpenter Family in America 

39 f 40 Hannah and Elizabeth Carpenter, twin 
daughters ot Benjamin'^ and Mercy (Coles) Carpenter, 
were born at Musketa Cove on August 17, 1708. (See 
No. 17.) On July 30, 1727, Elizabeth married her 
cousin Robert Carpenter (see No. 32), and on Decem- 
21, 1728, Hannah married Samuel Lounsberry of Rye, 
Westchester County. Both these marriages are recorded 
in the marriage register of St, George's Episcopal Church 
of Hempstead, and is proof that at this date the family 
did not affiliate with the Society of Friends, and it is not 
at all certain that the ceremony took place at Hemp- 
stead, as the rector may have married them at their 
father's house at Red Springs, but of course entered it in 
the church record. 



41 Benjamin Carpenter, son of Benjamin,'^ was born 
at Red Springs, Musketa Cove, on November 3, 1712. 
On June 21, 1735, he purchased from Robert Carpenter 
1 50 acres of land at North Castle, on the Byram River, 
for which he paid ;^200. In the deed he is styled "a 
carpenter," and his residence is given as " Rye." He 
probably married at about this date (1735). His wife 

was Prudence .* He died in New York city, 1752. 

His will is dated July 23, 1751, probated October 24, 
1752. He mentions his wife Prudence, his "two 
younger" children, Benjamin and Elizabeth, and one 
unborn. The Rev. James Wetmore and John Dough- 
erty are the witnesses. In this will he calls himself 
"a carpenter by trade." It was again acknowledged by 
Robert Carpenter in 1745, and in 1749 by request of 

* It seems quite probable that she was daughter of Job Ireland of 
"Fresh Pond," who occupied the farm adjoining that of the father of 
Benjamin Carpenter. 4' 



John the Hatter, J 7 14 89 

Walter Franklin* and Elizabeth Pearsall-|- was recorded 
in volume ^^^ page 181, New York Register's office. 

I can find no evidence of other children besides those 
mentioned in the will. 

Children. 

121 Benjamin. 

122 Elizabeth. 

123 Prudence, probably. 



42, 43 Ann Carpenter, daughter of Benjamin.'^ 
There was an Ann who died 171 5, and I think another 
daughter was born and named for the deceased one. I 
also think that this is the Ann Carpenter who married 
Daniel Coles who died in 1804, aged 91 years. (See 
Thompson's History of Long Island.) 



45 John Carpenter, son of John/^ was born at Mus- 
keta Cove, L. I., on July i, 1714. As early as 1720 his 
father had purchased 70 acres of land from John Budd 
on " Budd's Neck," at Rye, near to Mamaroneck, West- 
chester County (then known as "the Little Neck"). 
This farm in 175 1 was conveyed to John Carpenter, 
"hatter," by John Carpenter, "Senior," of Oyster Bay, 
on the " Is'l of Nassau." The wife of John Carpenter^^ 

* Walter Franklin was son of Thomas Franklin and his wife Mary 
Pear sail. 

Walter Franklin married Mary, daughter of Daniel and Mary (String- 
ham) Bowne. Dorothy Ireland, likely sister of Pra^^'if/yri?, married 1 733, 
John Anderson of Oyster Bay, and they had daughter Prudence, who 
married John Hawkins, 1761. (Vide letter of George W. Cocks.) 

\ Elizabeth Pearsall (sister to Mary, and they both children of Na- 
thaniel Pearsall) was at Rye, 17 13, and sold land at Hempstead. She 
was "a spinster." 



12 



go The Carpenter Family in America 

was Charity, daughter of Samuel Weeks'^ of Cedar 
Swamp. She was born February 17, 17 13. They were 
married about 1736 and probably removed to and set- 
tled at Rye at that time. He also owned land at North 
Castle and at one time may have resided there. 

Children. 

124 Daniel, born November 20, 1737, died No- 

vember 12, 1745. 

125 Abraham, born December 27, 1738. 

126 Anne, born November 2, 1740, married James 

Gidney or Gedney. 

127 Isaac, born December 18, 1743, died March 

25, 1745. 

128 Jacob, born March 16, 1745. 

129 Daniel, born April 17, 1747, probably died 

young. 

130 ZippORAH, born April 6, 1749. She married 

James Kipp and Caleb Carpenter, No. 72. 

131 Jesse, born September 23, 175 1, probably died 

young. 

132 Gilbert, born September 14, 1754.! 

46 Jacob Carpenter, son of John,'^ was born at Mus- 
Iceta Cove about 17 16. His wife was Hannah Perce (or 

* The wife of Samuel Weeks was Anna. They lived at Cedar Swamp, 
about where the widow of Silas Downing now lives, 

1735. February 16. John Carpenter, "Senior," and John Carpen- 
ter, ** Junior," in will of Derrick Albertson, (Vide New York Wills, 
vol. 12, p. 241.) 

1 760. 27d. 8mo. In the Minutes of Westbury Friends' Meeting of 
this date mention is made of Charity Carpenter, wife of John Carpenter 
of Mamaroneck. She probably died 1761. He died 1799. 

William Carpenter of Amawalk, Westchester County, N. Y., has 
made a family tree of John (45) and his numerous descendants. It is 
very complete and gives a wonderful amount of information. See No. 1 409. 



Jacob of Red Springs, 17 J6 91 

Peirce). He was a "currier and cordwainner " by trade, 
but his principal occupation was that of a farmer. He 
had for his homestead that part of original lot No. 4 (at 
Red Springs) which was set off to his father and his uncle 
Benjamin on January 6, 17 13. On this farm he lived 
until his death in 1781. He was a man much respected 
and trusted as may be seen by the mentions of him as 
executor, etc. His will is dated 2d. 5mo. 1781, and 
shows wife Hannah, daughters Mary Wood, Elizabeth 
Bowne, and Fanny, son James, and son-in-law Jonas 
Wood. Daniel Kirby, Hannah Kirby, Lindy Frost, 
witnesses. 

Children. 

133 Mary, born September 14, 1745, married'" 
Jonas Wood 7d. 6mo. 1764, miller, West- 
chester County, son of Joseph and Mary 
Wood. She died about 1790. 

* The witnesses were Jacob, Martha, Sarah, James and Joseph Car- 
penter. 

During the Revolutionary War the house of Jacob Carpenter was 
robbed by a party of "Whigs" from Westchester, led by one Carhart. 
They had been hospitably entertained by Carpenter, they representing 
themselves as "loyalists." (Vide Rivington's Gazette, and Onderdonk's 
Incidents.) 

1781. 3id. 5mo. He sends to the Westbury Meeting "a condem- 
nation " of himself "for marrying out of the society," "for hireing men 
to go to the war," "for keeping slaves," and says he was a birth-right 
"Friend," regrets his misbehavior towards the meeting, and hopes for 
forgiveness, etc. (Book A, p. 370.) 

In February, 1882, I visited Mrs. Ann Augusta Carpenter, the widow 
of William C. Carpenter (No. 873), who inherited the property of his 
great grandfather (the above Jacob) at Red Springs. Mrs. Carpenter 
showed me the original will of Jacob, and also the record of births, etc., 
of both Jacob and his son James's family. She also furnished me with 
valuable information regarding the family, their property, etc. 

1760. Jacob Carpenter was surviving executor of Noah Townsend's 
estate. (Vide original papers.) 



92 The Carpenter Family in America 

134 Martha, born September 3, 1746, married 

William Mudge, Musketa Cove ; he was a 
farmer and blacksmith. 

135 James, born February 17, 1752. 

136 Elizabeth, born October i, 1758, married 

Thomas Bowne of Westchester; he was a 
miller and farmer. 

137 Fanny, born November 7, 1763, married Ed- 

mond Underbill, Flushing, L. I., a farmer 
at that place, November 23, 178 1, and had 
Ann and Mary. 

47 Isaac Carpenter^ son of John,'^ was born about 
17 1 8. He was a ship carpenter by trade and appears to 
have resided in New York city. He sold his interest in 
the property at Red Springs just before his death. His 
wife was Sarah, daughter of David and Charity (Coles) 
Valentine. They were married about 1750-51. By the 
will of David Valentine, dated October 26, 1743, his 
daughter Charity was not yet 21 years of age and was 
unmarried. On May 10, 175 1, in an agreement and 
bond made at a sale of land from Isaac Carpenter and 
" his wife Sarah " to Jacob Valentine, it is stated that 
they then had an infant son. This son appears to have 
been their only child and without doubt was named 

138 Isaac, born about 1751. He married Jane, 

daughter of John Woertman, Jr., of Wolver 

Charity Coles was daughter of Nathan and Rachel (Hopkins) Coles. 
She was born September i, 1695. 

Jacob Carpenter was appointed administrator of his brother Isaac's 
estate on June 14, 1757. (Vide Jamaica Wills, vol. 6, p. 158.) 

1767. 22d. I zmo. Sarah Carpenter of Musketa Cove sends her 
"condemnation" to Westbury Meeting for marrying out of the society. 
(Book A, p. 359.) 

1 77 1. Sarah Carpenter, widow, witness to the will of Daniel Cock 
of Oyster Bay, 1771. 



Ann (Carpenter) Underhill, i7I6 93 

Hollow, as appears in the will of Woertman, 
1789, and also the following in the marriage 
records of St. George's Church, Hempstead, 
L. L: "By Rev Mr Oliver, chaplain of 
17'^ Light Dragoon, Isaac Carpenter and 
Jane Dottenan ? {V^OQrtm?in) both of Oyster 
Bay," "Married Dec. 31, 1778." Marriage 
license dated December 4, 1778. I have been 
unable to find anything further relating to 
this second Isaac, so make statement in this 
place.* 

51 Ann Carpenter, daughter of Joseph,'^ was born at 
"Reedy Vly," Musketa Cove, on i^d. 7mo. 17 16, and 
on 8d. 4mo, 1737, she married Samuel, born 1708, son 
of Samuel and Hannah (Willetts) Underbill. This cere- 
mony took place at the Friends' Meeting House at Ma- 
tinecock, and, as was the custom among the Friends, all 
who so chose signed as witnesses, the near relatives sign- 
ing first. 

At this wedding there were a large number ot signers. 
Among them were the parents, Joseph and Mary, two 
Thomas Carpenters, two Josephs, a John, Dinah, and 
Elizabeth ; then come Abraham, Samuel, and Hannah 
Underbill, Jacob and Mary Walton, Thomas and Sarah 
Pearsall, F.lizabeth Underbill, etc. 

The children of Samuel and Ann (Carpenter) Under- 
bill were, Joseph, born 1738, Samuel, 1740, Robert, 

* He buys 225 acres of land at or near Cedar Swamp for ^594 from 
Nathan and Freelove Horton, and the deed states that Isaac's wife is 
Jane Woertman. Dated January 31, 1789. (Jamaica Records, vol. 12, 
p. 134.) It is probable that the Hortons were co-heirs with him and 
that this 225 acres was the original farm of John Woertman, Jr. 

Samuel Underbill (Senior) was son of John, and he of old Captain 
John, whose wife was Helena Krieger. The son John's wife was Mary 
Prior, daughter of Matthew and Mary Prior of Matinecock. 



94 The Carpenter Family in America 

1742, Mary,* i745> Andrew, 1749, James, 1751, 
Thomas, 1755, and Hannah, 1757. 

52 Phoebe Carpenter, daughter of Joseph, '^ was born 
24d. 6mo, 17 1 8, and as appears by the Minutes of the 
Westbury Friends' Meeting she was married on 3d. 2mo. 

1743, to Daniel, son of Richard Willettsf of IsHp, L. I. 
The witnesses were Joseph and Andrew Carpenter, Ben- 
jamin and Elizabeth Carpenter, Richard Willetts, senior 
and junior, Cornelia and William Walton, Jr., Melanc- 
thon Wooley, Abraham Underbill, etc., etc. 

She, Phoebe, died in 1744, leaving son Jacob, born 
1743, who in 1766 married Hannah, daughter of Joshua 
Powell. 

53 Joseph Carpenter, son of Joseph,'^ was born at 
"Reedy Vly," Musketa Cove, \ ^d. 5mo. 1720. His 
wife was probably Elizabeth Townsend. He was a cap- 
tain of a vessel and was engaged with the Waltons in 
their extensive West India trade. It is a tradition of the 
family that he and his five brothers were all captains of 
sea-going vessels, trading to all parts of the globe. The 
Waltons were men of large wealth and influence. They 
controlled not alone the mills at Musketa Cove, but also 
were ship-owners and ship-builders and made Hempstead 
Harbor their headquarters for their trading interests 
(said by some to have not always yielded to the govern- 

* Mary Underhill married 5, 9, 1765, James Mott. She died 1776 
at Mamaroneck. Her father and mother also died there, they having 
moved thereabout 1769; the father died 1780, and her mother, Ann 
(Carpenter) Underhill, died 1803. (Vide Genealogy of Adam and 
Anne Mott.) 

■f Richard Willetts was son of Thomas Willetts, and he (Thomas) 
married 16, 7, 1706, Deborah, widow of Robert Coles, Jr., and had at 
that time a daughter Mary, born 11, 2, 1702. It is probable that Df- 
borah was a Carpenter. 



Captain Joseph, 1720 95 

ment its just quota of duties). At the breaking out of 
the war of the Revolution they found it best to dispose 
of their interests here and remove to New York city, 
not, though, until they had had a visit from the Whigs 
of Westchester County. 

Joseph Carpenter died previous to 1777. He appears 
to have made Jericho (Queens County, L. I.) his home, 
and from the will of his son Joseph we find that he had 
the following 

Children. 

139 Henry, born 1741, married Phebe Dickinson, 

born same year. They came from Long 
Island and settled at West Farms, Westches- 
ter County, where they both died. They had 
six children, one of whom, Robert, was living 
in 1848 at Fitchville, Ohio (Huron County). 
He says that at that time there were thirty- 
seven grandchildren of Henry, but he fails to 
give any further information. Says there are 
none of his family living near him. 

140 Joseph. 

141 Thomas.'^ 

142 Lewis. 

143 Abigail, who on 2d. imo, 1779, married Wil- 

liam Cook of Stamford, Conn. (Vide West- 
bury Records.) 

144 Benjamin. 

145 Elizabeth, who married • Bennett. 

*At the marriage of Thomas (No. 141) the following appears on the 
Westbury Records: "Thomas Carpenter of the City of New York, 
tailor, son of Joseph Carpenter deceased, of Oyster Bay, mariner, was 
married to Hannah, daughter of Richard Alsop of Oyster Bay, 1 2d. 
4.mo. 1777." The witnesses were Richard and Sarah Alsop, Thomas 
Alsop, Lewis Carpenter, Thomas Pearsall, Jonas and Joseph Wood, 
Amelia Kirk, etc. 



gS The Carpenter Family in America 

54 Andrew Carpenter, son of Joseph/^ was born id. 
lomo. 1722. There is no other record of him except as 
witness to the marriage of his sister Phoebe, lyit. But 
there is no doubt that he too was "a mariner." 

55 Thomas Carpenter, son of Joseph/^ vvas born 
I5d. 2mo. 1726. I have tried in vain to satisfactorily 
trace this Thomas and his Hne of descent. I am incHned 
to thinlc that he on October 2, 1748, was married to 
Ame Stoiker. She probably died soon afterwards. 

There is no doubt but that he was married twice. I 
think his second wife was Lucretia Quintard of Stamford, 
Conn., to whom he was married August 20, 178 1, and 
that immediately after the close of the Revolutionary 
War he emigrated to Nova Scotia, where he had land 
granted to him and where he was pensioned by the 
British government. He, however, soon repented of this 
situation, and is believed to have returned to Long 
Island and died at Smithtown or Southold. His son 

146 Thomas, born , 1757. 

Lucretia Quintard was daughter of Isaac and Lucretia Quintard. 
They were loyalists and went from Stamford to Long Island for protec- 
tion, and after the war were compelled to emigrate to Nova Scotia. 
Thomas Carpenter was an ensign in De Lancey's Third Battalion and an 
adjutant of the corps. He went to St. John's, N. B., at the peace and 
was one of the grantees of that city, receiving half pay. He could not 
have remained there very long, as on September 30, 1797, he and his 
wife Lucretia were at Saratoga Springs and sold land at Stamford, Conn. 
After this date can find no further trace of them. 

Both marriages of Thomas Carpenter are recorded in St. George's 
Church, Hempstead. 

A Henry Stocker of Great Neck, L. I., made his will April 18, 
1785. (Vide New York Wills, 38, 122.) 

Lucretia Quintard was born February 10, 1760, as may be seen in 
the Stamford Town Records. 

I had a very pleasant correspondence with Bishop Quintard of Ten- 
nessee, and also with Mr. Charles R. Ouintard of Stamford, Conn., and 
Mr. J. W. Lawrence of St. Johns, N. B., in relation to this Thomas, 
but with no definite result. (D. H. C, Nov., 1893.) 



Francis of Boston Neck, J 728 97 

56 Francis Carpenter, son of Joseph,'^ was born at 
"Reedy Vly," Musketa Cove, 8d. 9mo. 1728. In his 
early boyhood he was adopted by his uncle Francis Wil- 
lett of Boston Neck, North Kingstown, R. I. As this 
uncle had no children his estate was inherited by him. 
Like his brothers he was a sea-captain. In 1767 he 
married Ksther, daughter of Judge James Helmne of 
Tower Hill, South Kingstown, R. I., and during the 
time of his voyages, or at least until the Revolution, he 
had his home at the Helmne homestead (still standing, 
1880), and here all his children were born except Abigail, 
the youngest. He afterv/ards occupied the Willett pro- 
perty at Boston Neck. After the death of Captain Car- 
^penter, which occurred in 1785, a suit at law was com- 
menced by the relatives of Francis Willett, urged on 
principally by Judith Perce, one of a family of spinsters, 
daughter of Simon and Martha Perce of Newport. This 
suit was finally decided in favor of Captain Carpenter's 
heirs.* 

The desk of Captain Francis Carpenter, in which he 
used to keep his log-book, etc., is now in the keeping of 
his great-granddaughter. Miss Ksther B. Carpenter ot 
Wakefield, R. I., to whom I am indebted for this ac- 
count. The following are the children of Captain Francis 
Carpenter : 



* During the progress of this trial Mrs. Carpenter and her son Willett, 
then a lad of about 13, went together on horseback to Boston to consult 
a lawyer, and to Plymouth to see the will of Mayor Thomas Willett, a 
feat which she used often to relate. She died January, 1817. She was 
born lyfl^. 

A tradition of the family is that on this Boston Neck farm there was a 
house built and occupied by Theophilus Whalley, one of the regicide 
judges who fled to America at the ascension to the throne of Charles II. 

Martha, wife of Simon Peirce (or Perce), was daughter of Andrew 
Willett, so sister to Ann and Mary, the two wives of Joseph Carpenter, 
No. 19. 

13 



98 The Carpenter Family in America 

147 E'.STHER, born 1770, died 1855. Not married. 

148 WiLLETT, born June 17, 1772. 

149 Powell. No further record. 

150 RowsE. No further record. 

151 Sarah. Died young. 

152 Elizabeth. Died young. 

153 James, born April 15, 1774. 

154 Adam. Died unmarried. 

155 Samuel, born 1775. Was for many years clerk 

of Washington County, R. I. 

156 Sarah, born 1779, died 1840. Not married. 

157 Gabriel. Died unmarried. 

158 Nathaniel. Nothing further. 

159 Abigail, born 1778, died 1857. Not married. 



57 James Carpenter, son of Joseph,'^ was born at 
Musketa Cove, L. I., 5, i, 1731. Like his brothers he 
was a sea-captain. His wife was Avis Tillinghast, born 
1737, probably a great-granddaughter of Rev. Pardon 

In the cemetery of Trinity Church, Newport, R. I., there are mural 
monuments with following inscriptions : 

" Capt. James Carpenter," died April i, 1790, aged 60 years. 

Avis Carpenter, his wife, died October 2, 18 19, aged 82 years. 

Pardon, their son, died 1778. 

Avis, their daughter, died February 14, 1800. 

Captain James, their son, died Nov. 11, 1808, aged 41 years. 

Francis W., their son, died June 2, 1821, aged 46 years. 

In 1794 Anne Mott, daughter of James and Mary (Underbill) Mott, 
on a visit to Newport, writes that she dined at the "Widow Carpen- 
ter's," whom she afterwards calls "Aunt Carpenter." She writes of 
her, "She is a remarkable woman and has two clever daughters, which 
are all her family. She has a brick house and tells me there are but two 
ur three others in the town. They have a garden well stocked with 
vegetables," etc. (Vide "Adam and Anne Mott.") 



James of Newport, J 73 J 99 

Tillinghast. After their marriage they made their home 
at Newport, R. I., where he died April i, 1790, and 
Avis his wife died October 2, 18 19, aged 82 years. 

Children. 

160 Thomas, who was also a mariner and died at 

sea. He was married and left a daughter at 
Newport. 
160'' Pardon. Died in 1778. 

161 Mary. 
161* Martha. 

162 James,* born 1767, married July 3, 1803, 

Phebe, sister of Hon. Henry Bull of New- 
port, R. I., and had son James, living 1883. 
162^ Francis W., died June 2, 1821, aged 46 years. 

163 Avis, died February 14, 1800. 



58 Willett Carpenter, son of Joseph,"' was born at 
"Reedy Fly," Musketa Cove, L. I., on ^d. iimo. 173!, 
and takes the place in name of his eldest brother who 
died just two years before. We have only a single item 
concerning him. His name appears as one of the parties 
interested in the suit against his brother Francis in 1785. 
He probably made his home at Newport, R. I., and was 
" a mariner." 



*He was also a sea-captain. Miss Esther B. Carpenter of Wakefield, 
R. I., writes me that on one of his voyages to London he brought from 
there a Carpenter coat-of-arms, which his widow gave to Rev. James H. 
Carpenter (father of Miss Esther B.). The frame is lettered "Captain 
Carpenter," and is supposed to be at least a century old. She also 
writes that a daughter of Captain Thomas ^^° married Thomas Howland 
of Newport and thev had a daughter, j^vis Carpenter Howland, a writer 
of some local note. Her "Rhode Island Tales," a little volume for 
children, describes some events occurring in the old Carpenter Home- 
stead, etc. 



loo The Carpenter Family in America 

59 Thomas Carpenter, son of Thomas,^° was born at 
Musketa Cove, L. 1., June 25, 17 10. His wife was 
Martha, daughter of James and Sarah Clement * of 
Westbury. In 1739 he bought several tracts of land in 
the lower part of " Harrison's purchase," Westchester 
County, in which deeds he is described as being Thomas, 
Jr., "late of the i'sl of Nassau, now of Rye." He was a 
prosperous farmer, a well-known member of " the 
Friends," and a man of sterling honesty and probity. 
His will, dated October 5, 1775, was proved August 24, 
1784. He makes bequests to his wife Martha, his son 
Joseph, his daughter Phebe, wife of John Haviland, and 
and Sarah, wife of Thomas Vail, Jr. 

Children. 

164 Phebe, married John Haviland. She was born 

March 14, 1741. He was born August i, 
1734, and died February 28, 1804. She died 
December, 1806. He was son of John and 
Sarah (Sneathing) Haviland. 

165 Jane. Died young. 

166 Charles. Died young. • 

167 Sarah, married Thomas Vail, Jr., son of 

Thomas and Mary Vail of Salem, Westches- 
ter County. They were married ii, 6, 1767. 
Andrew, Thomas, Martha, Isaac, and Joseph 
Carpenter all sign as witnesses to this marriage. 

168 Joseph, born August 3, 1745. 

*The will of James Clement is dated 1748, at Westbury. He there- 
in mentions his daughter Martha Clement. He died at Purchase, yd. 
9mo. 1755, aged 85 years. 

Charges were made by the Meeting against Thomas Carpenter "for 
some unbecoming expressions." The charges were denied by him, but 
were kept on the minutes for several months, then dismissed as "Not 
proven," 12, 8, 1743. (Purchase Minutes.) 



Stephen of New York Qty, J 720 loi 

62 Stephen Carpenter, son of Thomas,'" was born 
about 1720. He was a farmer and also "inn-keeper,""" 
and lived a part of his time in New York city, where he 
died in 1753 of small-pox. His wife's name is not 
known. 

Children. 

169 James. 

170 Andrew. 

171 Thomas. 

172 Sally. Died unmarried. 

173 Nancy, married a Wheeler, probably Josiah 

Wheeler, who married Ann Carpenter, May 
9, 1773, as per record of First Presbyterian 
Church, New York. He was a cordwainner 
(shoemaker). 

174 Hannah, married a Van Arsdale (or Varsdale). 

175 Mary, married Kliphalet Wheeler and had 

sons Andrew and Kliphalet and daughters 
Mrs. Wells, Mrs. Griffin, Mrs. Middleton, 
all of New York. 



64 Isaac Carpenter, son of Thomas,''" was born at 
"Duck Pond," Musketa Cove, L. 1., on June 4, 1726. 
His wife was Martha Hunt. She was born April 17, 
1734. He was a farmer at Harrisons, Westchester 
County. During the Revolutionary War his farm was 
nearly ruined, as it was so situated as to be alternately 
occupied by both armies. Being " a Friend," f he took 
no active part in the struggle. At the battle of White 



* He is probably the Stephen Carpenter who was admitted as freeman 
in New York city, and proprietor of the "Bull's Head Tavern." (Vidt- 
Valentine's Manual.) 

f He was a ** Preacher" of that society. 



I02 The Carpenter Family in America 

Plains a skirmish took place in a rye-field near his house, 
the wounded being cared for there, where at that time a 
portion of the American army was quartered. He was 
taken sick with "camp-fever," and died May 21, 1778. 
His will is dated September 4, 1777,* and was not proved 
until May 21, 1783 (a consequent of the war). 

Children. 

176 Nathaniel, born May 22, 1761. 

177 Samuel, 

178 Phebe, She probably married John Frost, 

November 18, 1782. (Vide New York Mar- 
riages.) 

179 Sarah, married Matthias Wall of New York. 

He was a well-known grocer. 

180 Hannah, born 1766, married Stephen, son 

of Samuel Barnes, 20, 12, 1780. Elizabeth^ 
Joseph^ Sarah^ Thomas^ Nathaniel^ Samuel^ 
"Joseph^ and Josiah Carpenter were witnesses 
to this marriage. (Vide Purchase Meeting 
Record.) They were farmers at Harrisons. 
Their children were Isaac;\, Samuel, Sarah, 
Stephen, Esther,\ Joshua, Josiah, David, and 
Hannah. 

181 Josiah, born February 13, 1768. 

182 Stephen. 

183 Isaac. 

184 Thomas. 

* Vide New York Wills, vol. 36, p. 80. John Haviland, Joseph 
Carpenter, executors. 

f Isaac married Anne, daughter of Samuel Carpenter of Duchess 
County. 

I Esther married Ezra, son of James Carpenter of Harrisons (black- 
smith). 



ZcnOf 1722 103 

¥ 

'^ 70 Zeno Carpenter, son of Benjamin,-^ was born at 
Musketa Cove about lyia, and like his father was known 
as "a sadler." About 1745 he married Elizabeth, daugh- 
ter of Thomas and Phebe Thorne. He was for a while 
at Whitestone, L. I., but removed to Rye in Westches- 
ter County about 1766. He was a pfominent man in the 
county during the Revolutionary War. Shortly after 1790 
he bought a large farm at Cornwall, Orange County, 
where he resided until his death, August 12, 18 12. He 
made his will December 22, 181 1, and says he is "full 
of years," and has occupied his present farm for about 
twenty years. He very singularlv left his estate to the 
children of his son Thomas. This will was disputed by 
his other children on account of incapacity to make will 
by reason of his great age. A chancery suit was insti- 
tuted December 6, 18 13, entitled Jacob Latting vs. 
Thomas Carpenter. There were twenty-two grand-chil- 
dren of Zeno named in the proceedings, they being chil- 
dren of Sarah, Dinah, and Cornelia, deceased before their 
father. As this suit never came to a decree it was proba- 
bly settled amicably. 

Children. 

185 Sarah, born March 5, 1746. 

186 Thorne, born about 1748. 

187 Penelope, born about 1750. She married 

Daniel Merritt of Westchester. He died 
1829. They had no children. 

188 Elizabeth. She married Tellett Colwell, No- 

vember I, 1783. They had at least three 
children. 

189 Thomas Thorne. 

190 Rhoda, married Captain Abraham Cocks, 

January 26, 1779. 
T91 Caleb. 



1 04 The Carpenter Family in America 

192 Hannah, married Benjamin Lawrence. No 

children. 

193 RosANNA, married Jacob Lawrence of New 

York city. Two children. 

194 Dinah, married Seaman Hawkhurst and had 

three children, and for second husband she 
married Benjamin Weeks and had by him six 
children. 

Seaman Hawkhurst was born at Wheatley, 
L. L, on 24, 8, 1746, and died before 1785. 
He was a son of Daniel and Sarah (Seaman) 
Hawkhurst. His three children were Phebe 
Field, Sarah Talcott, and Phila Wright (or 
Haight). 

Benjamin Weeks was son of Benjamin and 
Charity (Bailey) Weeks. His five children 
were Seaman Weeks, Benjamin Weeks, 
Woolsey Weeks, Lester Fowler, and Maria 
Valentine. 

195 Cornelia, married James Sands. Eight chil- 

dren. 

196 Zeno. 

197 Daniel. 

72 Caleb Carpenter, son of Benjamin,^"* was born at 
Musketa Cove, September 25, 1736. (His mother Dinah 
died February 9, 1738.) He removed with his father to 
North Castle, and on July 22, 1759, he was married to 
Amey,'°^ daughter of John and Hannah Carpenter. She 

The schooner "Five Brothers," 24 tons, Abraham Cocks, master, 
was taken below high-water mark, February, 1779, nine miles west ot 
Huntington Harbor, by Captain Elderkin of the "True Blue." (Vide 
Onderdonk's Rev. Incidents.) This schooner was named for the 
"five brothers," sons of Zeno. 7° Captain Abraham Cocks was the hus- 
band of Rhoda (No. 190). 



Caleb, J736-J778 105 



died January 18, 1795. He then married Zipporah, 
widow of James Kipp, she being the daughter of John 
Carpenter, the hatter. (See No. 130.) She died Febru- 
ary 12, 18 1 8. He died December 30, i8!26, being at 
that time a farmer at CHnton, Duchess County. During 
his life he wrote in his Bible a very clear and complete 
record of his family. This Bible is now in the keeping 
of Mrs. Mary D. White, 308 Main Street, Poughkeep- 
sie, who kindly sent me the following copy. 

"The age of Caleb Carpenter & his wife Ame." 
Caleb Carpenter was born ye 25*^ of Sep' 1736. 
Ame Carpenter my wife " " 25'^ of Nov' 1738. 
we were married " 11 " July 1759. 

** The age of our Children" 

198 Sebe, born July 4, 1760. She married Gilbert 

Merritt, a farmer, New Castle. 

199 Benjamin, born April i, 1762. 

200 Mary, born June 26, 1767, married Joseph 

Hyatt of Mount Pleasant, N. Y. 

201 Lydia, born August 4, 1769, married Jonathan 

Cornell and lived near Rochester, N. Y. She 
has granddaughter Mrs. George L. Cornell, 
Rochester. Lydia died August 27, 1796. 

202 John Crane, born October 20, 177 1. 

203 Zeno, born December 8, 1773, died February 

8, 1796. 

204 Ruth, born January 24, 1776. 

205 Caleb, born October 24, 1778, died December 
3> 1814. 

From Bible of Caleb Carpenter. 
**My father Benjamin Carpenter was born 25th of March 1696. 
My mother Dinah Carpenter " *• 19th " ♦* 1698. 

They were married 30th " Oct 1718 

My Step Mother Lydia Carpenter died 25th" Nov 1778 
My father Benj Carpenter departed this life 26th '* March 1779 

14 



io6 The Carpenter Family in America 

73 Samuel Carpenter, son of Timothy/^ was born 
January 7, 1720. He was probably the first white child 
born at North Castle. (See Bolton's History of West- 
chester County.) His wife was Rachel, daughter of Job 
Wright. He made his will June 2, 1754,* which was 
proved on the 27th of the same month, in which he says 
his wife Rachel is likely to have her second child. He 
mentions his son Wright as his only son. Also names 
his brothers Ephraim, George, William, Archealus, Ben- 
jamin, Silas, Timothy, and sister Phebe. Appoints his 
fathers^ Timothy Carpenter f and Job Wright,J as over- 
aged 83 years, and was buried at Chappaqua Meeting house and laid by 
his last wife." 

And in another hand is this : 

** Caleb Carpenter, our father departed this life the 30th day of the I 2th 
month 1826, aged ninety years and three months lacking five days. 

My wife Ame Carpenter departed this life ye 1 8*^ day of the first 
month 1795, near two O clock in ye morning, aged about 56 years 
& 2 mos. 

My son Zeno Carpenter departed this life Eight day of the second month 
1795, near 10 O clock in ye morning aged 21 years and 2 months. 

My third daughter Lydia Cornell departed this Ufe the 27'^ of Eight 
month 1796, about two O Clock in the morning aged 27 years and 
23 days. 

My youngest son Caleb Carpenter, departed this life the third day of 
the 12* month 18 14 about 6 O Clock in the morning, aged 36 years 
and 5 weeks, and was buried at the Stone Meeting buring grounds. 

My second wife Ziporah Carpenter departed this life Feby i 2'^, the 
fifth day of the week about 8 O Clock in the evening, in the year 1818, 
aged 69 years, the Sixth day of April." 

Caleb Carpenter with twelve others came to the town of South East. 
They located about three miles north of Sodom Corners, where they 
built the old Presbyterian log church. Joseph Crane came about same 
time and built the mill long known as Crane's mill. (Vide History of 
Duchess County. ) 

*New York Wills, vol. 18, p. 279. 

■j- Timothy affirms. ^Job is sworn. 

"Whereas Job Wright and Ursula Carpenter did at our last Monthly 
Meeting acquaint us with their intentions of marriage with each other 
and also did signefye by writing to this Meeting at this time that they 



George, 1726 107 

seers. The witnesses were Thomas Weeks, Coles Gould- 
ing, and Nathaniel Merritt. 

Children. 

206 Wright, born about i75o-'52. 

207 Samuel (posthumous), born 1754. 

75 George Carpenter, son of Timothy ,^5 ^^s born at 
North Castle, Westchester County, N. Y., August 7, 
1726. His wife was Lucretia, daughter of Thomas 
Goulding, senior. He was a farmer at " Nine Partners," 
Duchess County, N. Y. 

Children, 

208 Elizabeth, born July 13, 1765, married Isaac, 

son of Elias and Amy (Dean) Doty. He was 
born 12, 18, 1762. He died 11, 26, 1842. 
She died February 18, 1845, ^^ Ledyard, 
N. Y. They were well-known members of 
the Society of Friends, Their daughter Amy 
married William, son of Quinby Cornell, and 
they had daughter Hannah D., who married 
Joseph M. Howland. She died at Rochester, 
N. Y,, August, 1899, aged 92 years. She 
was the grandmother of Mr. Frank B. Hicks, 
late of Macedon Centre, N. Y., now of Pon- 
tiac. 111., who kindly furnishes this data. 

209 Samuel, born about 1768. He was a farmer 

in Duchess County. His daughter Anne 
married Isaac Barnes. 

210 George, married Hatfield and removed 

to Michigan. 

211 Amy, married David Doty and removed to 

Michigan. 

212 Phebe. 

ware still of the same mind and desired an answer. But for some reasons 
this Meeting thinks fit to defer giving them any answer till the next Monthly 
Meeting." (Purchase Minutes, ii, 5, 1734.) Nothing further appears. 



io8 



The Carpenter Family in America 



76 Phebe Carpenter, daughter of Timothy/^ was born 
June 25, 1729. She married WilHam Forman. He was 
a farmer at Yorktovvn, Westchester County. They had 
daughter Ehzabeth, who married Josiah Green. 



77 William Carpenter, son of Timothy,'5 was born 
at North Castle, Westchester County, April 5, 1731. 
His first wife was Sarah Seaman of Long Island. After 
her death, and about 1786, he married Lydia, the widow 
of Abraham Carpenter (No. 125), she being the daugh- 
ter of Peter Totten of North Castle. He (William) was 
a farmer at " Nine Partners." 



Children. 

213 Seaman, born February 10, 1760. 

214 Zeno, born May 18, 1762. 

215 Stephen, born April 29, 1764. 

216 Elizabeth, born September 1 7, 1 766, 

married a Southwick. 

217 Bethany, born December 5, 1767. 

218 Phebe, born March 23, 1769, mar- 

ried Hoag. 

219 Mary, born September 23, 1771, 

married J. Connell. 

220 Caroline, born March 8, 1773. 

221 James, born July 14, 1775, died 

young. 

222 Sarah, born April 6, 1777, married 

D. Carman. 



All by 
first wife. 



This record comes from Mr. W. C. Barker, Poughkeepsie, and is par- 
tially confirmed by later descendants. Mr. Barker says Sarah, wife of 
William, died January i, 1791, and he died June 6, 1814. 

As there were ten children of William and as Lydia had thirteen her- 
self, and all appear to be under 25, there must have been a pretty full 
representation of Carpenters in this household. [D. H. C] 



Archealus of .Nova Scotia 109 

78 Archealus Carpenter, son of Timothy/^ was born 
at North Castle, April 23, 1734. His wife was Rebecca, 
daughter of Thomas Goulding, senior. She was born 
May 5, 1737. Archealus was by trade a tanner and cur- 
rier, and he also, by inheritance, had a farm at North 
Castle, where he lived up to the time of the Revolution- 
ary War. H e, very unfortunately, sided with the Loyalists, 
and because of his activity in their behalf, at the close of 
the war his farm was confiscated, and he and his family 
were compelled to leave the country. They left New 
York in 1783 on board the ship Cyrus, and settled in 
New Brunswick, enduring for many years untold hard- 
ships in that unsettled country. It is said of him that he 
built the first house and shop at " Parrtown," now St. 
John's. He died July 15, 18 10; his wife died Decem- 
ber 19, 1 8 12. 

Children. 

123 WiLLETT, born August 6, 1756. 

224 Elzabeth, born February 4, 1759, married 

probably Caleb Green of North Castle. She 
either remained at North Castle or else re- 
turned there at an early day. 

225 Coles, born May 23, 1761. 

226 Phebe, born July 7, 1764, married a Frost 

and also returned to New York. 

227 Archealus, born October 23, 1766, died Au- 

gust 13, 1768. 

228 Mary, born May 18, 1769, married a Worden 

of Johnston, Queens County, N. B. 

229 Archealus, born October 25, 1772, married a 

Shaler. He lived and died at Hempstead, 
Queens County, N. B. 

230 Thomas, born February i, 1775. 

231 Rebecca, born October 31, 1778, married a 

Kane of Johnston, Queens County, N. B. 



no The Carpenter Family in America 

79 Silas Carpenter, son of Timothy /^ was born July 
15, 1737. His wife was Phebe, daughter of Joseph and 
Hannah Fowler. She was born September 10, 1743. 
They were married December 4, 1763. She died Janu- 
ary 29, 1804, "aged 61 yrs & 4 mos." He died April 
22, 1832, aged 95 years. He was a farmer at Greenwich, 
Conn. 

Children. 

232 Susanna, born i5d. lomo. 1765, married Rich- 

ard, son of Joseph Weeks of Rye. 

233 Joseph, born 13d. imo. 1768, died 2od. lomo. 

1772. 

234 Charity, born iid. 8mo, 1770, married Benja- 

min Birdsall, grandson of Archealus Carpen- 
ter. They settled in Monroe County, N. Y. 
She died 1822. 

235 Hannah, born 3od. 6mo. 1773, died 29d. 

9mo. 1776. 

236 Benjamin, born 4d. i2mo. 1776. 

237 Phebe, born i id. i2mo. 1779, married Isaac, son 

of Jesse Weeks. They went to Michigan. 
She died 1850. 

238 Jane,* born 5d. iimo. 1783, not married, died 

1823. 

239 Esther, born 27d. lomo. 1787, not married. 

She was living, 1881, at No. 291 South Fifth 
Street, Brooklyn. She died 23, 7, 1881. 

80 Benjamin Carpenter, son of Timothy ,'5 was born 
July 15, 1737. He was twin brother of Silas. His wife 

Above record I copied from Bible in possession of Mrs. Phebe S. Car- 
penter of No. 291 South Fifth Street, Brooklyn, on January 24, 188 1. 
It belonged to Benjamin Carpenter, No. 236, 

*Jane Carpenter of Rye made will, proved October 21, 1823, gives 
to her sister Esther and sister Phebe Weeks. Brother Benjamin, executor, 
etc. (Vol. K, 162.) 



Timothy of North Castle in 

was Mary, daughter of John Searles. He was a farmer 
and resided awhile at Pittstown, Rensaelear County, 
N. Y., but most of his hfe seems to have been spent 
at North Castle. 

Children. 

240 Charity, born 1759, married Stephen Foun- 

tain and Levi Francisco. 

241 Hannah, born 1761, married Jesse Brandon of 

North Castle. 

242 JoTHAM, born August 26, 1763. 

243 Timothy, born June 7, 1769. 

244 John, born December 19, 1775. 

245 Phebe, born 1777, married Stephen Paine of 

Pittstown, Rensaelear County, 
and perhaps Josiah^ born about 1765, who was 
of Pittstown. 

8 J Timothy Carpenter (called in deeds, etc., Timo- 
thy the 2d), son of Timothy,^^ was born August i, 1740. 
His wife was Hannah Ferris. She was born 1743. They 
were married June 30, 1762. She died 6, 12, 1782. He 
was a farmer at North Castle, where he died December 
18, 1801. His will is dated December 12, 1801, and 
makes bequests to his brother William, and to sons John 
and William, and daughter Elizabeth Merritt and her 
five daughters, Hannah, Deborah, Mary, Elizabeth, and 
Phebe. 

Children. 

246 John, born May 18, 1763. 

247 William, born November 20, 1768. 

248 Elizabeth, married Caleb Merritt of Waterloo, 

Seneca County, N. Y. She was born 19, 8, 

1773- 

On April 20, 1775, Timothy Carpenter buys 250 acres of land at 
Pittstown. (Vide Albany Records, K, p. 122,) 



1 1 2 The Carpenter Family in America 

83 Asa Carpenter, son of Benedict,^" was born about 
1738. He was a farmer at White Plains, Westchester 
County. His wife was Elizabeth Shelley. During his 
term of service in the French and Canadian war he was 
seized with a fever and died from the effects of it. His 
widow after married Robert Norton.'"' 

Children. 

249 Asa, born about 1760. 

250 Hannah, married Samuel Carpenter (No. 177). 

251 Dorothy, born November 14, 1761, married 

Nathaniel Carpenter (No. 176). \ 

84 Benedict Carpenter, son of Benedict,^" was born 

at Scarsdale, Westchester County, August 20, 1740. The 
minutes of the Friends' Meeting at Harrisons has this 
record of his marriage: "On i7d. i2mo. 1761, Benedict 
Carpenter of Scarsdale, son of Benedict, to Hannah, 
daughter of Moses Powell of North Castle." f She was 
born "5, II, 174I." They removed to Duchess County, 
N. Y., in 1775. 

Children. 

252 Catharine, born September 10, 1762. 

253 Hannah, born March 22, 1765. 

254 Abigail, married Daniel Dean. 

255 Powell, born February i, 1770. 

256 Phebe. 

257 Keziah. 

258 Benedict. Not married. He died May 8, 

1849, aged 69 years, 8 months, 19 days. 

259 Daniel P., born August 22, 178 1. 

* The Widow Elizabeth Carpenter's proposal of marriage to Robert 
Norton of Oblong is laid before the Monthly Meeting, 5, 7, 1793. 
(Vide Purchase Friends' Meeting Records.) 

f Benedict and Daniel Carpenter were witnesses to this marriage. The 
wife of Moses Powell was Catharine Hallock of Brookhaven, L. I. It 
appears that all the children of Benedict, except Powell, removed to 
Oakland County, Mich., as per history of that county. 



Daniel of Sommers, J 742 113 

85 Daniel Carpenter, son of Benedict,^" was born 
September 25, 1742. His wife was Leah Bailey, born 
II, 7, 1745. He was a farmer at Sommerstown, West- 
chester County, but in later life resided in New York 
city. His will, dated 6,2^ 18 19, was proved September 
2, 1820 (vol. J, p. 122, Westchester Records), and says, 
"late of Sommerstown, now of New York city." James 
Jordan and Daniel Miller, executors. 

Children. 

260 Jane, born 29, 9, 1769, married Monmouth 

Purdy of White Plains. 

261 Abigail, born 2, 12, 1770, married James 

Griffen of White Plains. Proposal laid before 
the Monthly Meeting at Purchase, 7, 5, 1793. 
Married 2, 10, 1793. He was son of John 
GrifFen and Judith Marshall, born 23, i, 1764. 

262 Charity, born 19, 11, 1772, married Christo- 

pher Hubbs. 

263 Levi, born 21, 10, 1774. 

264 James, born 9, 9, 1776. 

265 Hannah, born 7, 2, 1780, married James 

Jordan. 

266 Phebe, born 21, 9, 1781, married William 

Birdsall. 

267 Esther, born 25, 9, 1783, married Abraham 

Sutton. 

268 Lydia, born 13, 10, 1785, married James Un- 

derbill. His second wife was Tamar,No. 26g. 
26g Tamar, born 1,1, 1787, married James Un- 
derbill of White Plains. 

270 Elizabeth, born 3, 2, 1789, married 

Griffen. 

271 Daniel, born 26, 2, 1794. 

Daniel Carpenter was appointed to attend Monthly Meeting on busi- 
ness, 23, 4, 1794. (Purchase Minutes.) 

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1 14 The Carpenter Family in America 

86 Joseph Carpenter, son of Benedict,^" was born 
January 16, 1747. His wife was Elizabeth, daughter of 
WilHam and Abigail Ferris. He was a mechanic at Har- 
risons, where in 1796 he and his wife sold property. His 
will was proved June 24, 18 12. (Vol. E, p. 265, West- 
chester Wills.) 

Children. 

272 John, born about 1770. 

273 ZiBA, married Sarah Davis. He was a me- 

chanic at Purchase. 

274 Nathan, died about 18 19, as per proving of 

his will June 21. (Vol. I, p. 231, Westches- 
ter Wills.) 

275 David. ai ' /2-^y^^^ Cc.c^^^^'^^€*^ — ^-^9 - 
i']6 Jesse. 

277 Mary, married Darius, son of Robert and 

Anna Norton. 

278 Phebe, married Robert Norton, and second 

Justus Reynolds of New Milford, Conn. 

279 Rachel, died unmarried, June 19, 1841. Her 

will proved October 25, 1841. 

87 Jonathan Carpenter, son of Benedict,^" was born 
September 7, 1749. His wife was Esther, daughter of 
Joseph and Hannah (Cock) Coles. She was born March 

"Jonathan Carpenter sends condemnation in as much as he has been 
guilty of using profane language, playing at cards and paying militia fines, 
which practices I do condemn and am sorry for." Dated 23, 7, 1788. 
(Vide Purchase Minutes.) 

Jonathan Carpenter and Esther his wife desire that their children be 
received as members, 2d. 4mo. 1794. 

Jonathan Carpenter removes to the Mamaroneck Meeting. (Vide 
Purchase Minutes.) 

He is witness to marriage of James Tripp of North Castle to Sarah 
Palmer, 19, 10, 1774. Also to marriage of Christian Fitz to Margaret 
Hopkins of North Castle, 19, 7, 1775. 



Elijah of Ulster County 1 1 5 

3, 1759. They were married April 18, 1782. He died 
May 5, 1 8 II. She died August 12, 1847. They were 
farmers at Scarsdale. His will proved June 24, 18 12. 
(Westchester Wills, vol. E, p. 270.) 

Children. 

280 Jacob, born January 28, 1783, died July 22, 

1783- 

281 Richard, born July 15, 1784, not married; 

died 1859; farmer. White Plains. 

282 Elisha, born November 15, 1786. 

283 Benedict, born May 5, 1791. 

284 Joseph, born September 3, 1793. 

285 Hannah, born July 29, 1796, and died De- 

cember 15, 1872. Married January i, 1820, 
Samuel S., son of Stephen and Margaret Cor- 
nell, grandson of Benjamin and Abigail, and 
great-grandson of Richard Cornell of Long 
Island. 

88 Elijah Carpenter, son of Benedict,^" was born 
January 22, 1752. His wife was Louisa Haydock, mar- 
ried January 25, 1779. He removed to Plattekill, Ulster 
County. He was a farmer and blacksmith. He died 
July II, 1833. 

Children. 

286 Hannah, born about 1780. Not married. 

287 Haydock, born May 7, 1783. 

288 Abigail, born about 1785, married Obadiah 

Palmer, Strausburgh. 

89 James Carpenter, son of Benedict,^" was born 
September 19, 1754. His wife was Freelove, daughter 
of Benjamin and Elizabeth Townsend. She was born 
February 14, 1761. They were married September 5, 



/ 



1 1 6 The Carpenter Family in America 

1779. He was a silversmith by trade, afterwards became 
a physician. He resided at Purchase, where he died 
April 21, 1 8 12. His wife died January 8, 1837. 

Children. 

289 Betsy, born September 7, 1780, married David 

Carpenter (No. 275). 

290 James Townsend, born January 21, 1783. 

291 Enoch, born September 29, 1786. 

292 Stephen, born Feb. 29, 1788, died same day. 

293 Ezra, born February 23, 1789. 

294 Abigail, born May 24, 1792, married Woolsey 

Fowler. 

295 Job, born September 5, 1794. 

296 Edna, born September 6, 1797, married James 

Coles. 

297 Townsend, born May 19, 1800. 

90 Abel Carpenter, son of Benedict,^" was born Feb- 
ruary 12, 1757. His wife was Elizabeth Stillwell, to 
whom he was married September 24, 1782. He was a 
ship carpenter, and died in New York, 18 12. 

Children. 

298 John, born about 1783. 

299 Robert, born about 1785, and is named as 

ship carpenter in New York Directory. 

300 Richard. 

9\ Samuel Carpenter, son of Benedict,^" was born 
June 10, 1759. By the record of St. George's Church, 
Hempstead, L. I., he married on April 7, 1782, Rebecca 
Mott. He was a farmer at White Plains. An obituary 

James Carpenter and his wife Freelove request that their j children be 
admitted as members of Purchase Meeting, 2, 3, 1796 — James, aged 
about 13, Enoch 10, and Ezra 7. 



Samuel, 1759 117 

in "The Friend" (vol. 5, p. 408), says, "Samuel Carpen- 
ter of White Plains, died 24, 7, 183a. He was an es- 
teemed member of Purchase Meeting." 

Children. 

301 Lavinia, born January 9, 1783, married Ben- 

jamin, son of Solomon and Lettita Haviland 
of White Plains. She died February 21, 
1855. Benjamin Haviland was born 10, 19, 
1772, died 3, 17, 1 851. They were married 
12,21, 1 809. (Vide letter of Frederick Havi- 
land.) 

302 Israel, born 1785. 

303 Rachel Mott, born 1787, married Samuel 

Falconer, shoe store, New York city. 

304 MoTT, born 1793. 

92 Abigail Carpenter, daughter of Benedict,^" was 
born October 2, 1761. She married Moses, son of 
Samuel and Anna Quimby. They were married October 
20, 1784, and were farmers at North Castle. The Pur- 
chase Meeting record shows the following witnesses at 
the marriage, viz : Joseph, Daniel, Samuel, Elizabeth, Abi- 
gail, Leah, and Sarah Carpenter. 

94 Jacob Carpenter, son of Robert,^^ was born about 
1728. His first wife was Ruth, daughter of Benjamin 

Samuel and Abel Carpenter of Harrisons, Westchester County, were 
called to account for not attending Meeting and not bringing their certifi- 
cates with them, 3od. 5mo. 1782, and after several ineffectual attempts 
to bring them back, they were finally "disowned" as members of the 
Meeting, Samuel in the meanwhile having married "outside the so- 
ciety." lod. 5mo. 1782. (Vide Minutes of Westbury, L. I., 
Friends' Meeting, pp. 372 and 373, Book A, and p. 352, Book C.) 

Samuel Carpenter, proposing to remove to New York, desires certifi- 
cate. (Vide Purchase Minutes, 2, 9, 1795.) 

Rebecca Carpenter's condemnation of self for being married by priest, 
29, 9, 1784. (Vide Westbury Records.) 



ii8 The Carpenter Family in America 

and Dinah (Albertson) Carpenter (see No. 71). His 
second wife was Esther . His first wife died Febru- 
ary 8, 1795. He died 181 1; his will, proved February 
12, 181 1, says " of New Castle." (Vol. E, p. 126, West- 
chester Records.) 

Childreiu 

305 Dinah, born about 1750. Not married. 

306 Robert. 

307 Rhoda, married a Crawford. 

308 Esther, married Ebenezer Avery. 

309 A DAUGHTER, name unknown, who married a 

Searles. 

310 A DAUGHTER, name unknown, who married a 

Weeks. 

97 Beyzuilla Carpenter^ son of Robert,^^ was born 
about 1735. He was a resident of New Castle, West- 
chester County. His wife was Charity . His will 

was proved September 7, 1791,* and shows the following 

Children. 

311 Zenas, born about 1776. He was of Coye- 

man's, Columbia County. 

312 Thomas, not of age in 1 79 1. HewasofCoye- 
man's, Columbia County. 

313 Judah, not of age in 1791 (a daughter). 

314 Mary, not of age in 1791. 

315 Sarah, not of age in 1791. 

102 Rachel Carpenter^t daughter of Benjamin,^^ was 
born at Musketa Cove about 1721. In her early youth 
she married, much against her parents' wishes, a man em- 

*As per Westchester County Wills, vol. B, p. 40. Jacob Carpenter, 
witness. 

■j- She was named for her grandmother Rachel Coles. 



Rachel Townsend, 1 749 1 1 9 

ployed on her father's farm. His name, as near as can now 
be ascertained, was " Blotchiel," and for this act she was 
disinherited. For second husband she married a Fickett, 
and for third Jonadab,* son of John Townsend ( " Mill 
John," as he was called). All of these marriages occurred 
before 1749. At this latter date, or before 1757, they 
were of " Byram," Conn. This marriage to Townsend 
seemed to be pleasing to her father, but he did not alter 
his will. 

Whether there were any children by the first and sec- 
ond marriages is not known, but by Jonadab she had a 
daughter Rachel, who married Solomon Wheeler, and 
Esther, who married Henry Hawkhurst, and they had a 
son Townsend Hawkhurst, who married Rebecca, the 
oldest daughter of Samuel Searing of Searingtown, L. I. 
Mrs. Rachel Townsend died about 1800. 



J03 Coles Carpenter^ only son of Benjamin," was 
born at the old " Duck Pond " Carpenter homestead, 
Musketa Cove, about 1735. His wife was Sarah, daugh- 
ter of Richard and Elizabeth (Parish) Latting. She was 
born about 1738, and they were married November i, 
1756. They occupied the house at Duck Pond until 
1772. Like his father, he was "a weaver" by trade,f 
but never being very strong or rugged, most of his time 
was spent in the open air on the farm. He was also a 
captain in the local or county militia, and was known 
as "Captain Carpenter." In 1772 he rented the large 

^"Jonadab Townsend" of Oyster Bay married Martha Carll on March 
27> '733' (Vide Records of St. George's Church, Hempstead.) So 
probably he was a widower when he married Rachel. 

f The loom for weaving w^as set up in the garret of the house. I have 
seen it many times, and my father used very often to weave upon it, 
(D. H. C.) 



1 20 The Catpenter Family in America 

farm then owned by Abraham and Gerard Walton, and 
removed upon it. On May 5, 1775, he purchased this 
farm. It contained 223 acres, for which he paid ^1500 
cash. (This is the same farm once occupied by his 
father's cousin, Joseph Carpenter (No. 19), who sold it 
to the Waltons in 1748.) It was a beautiful and produc- 
tive property. There was nearly a mile of frontage on 
Hempstead Harbor. The house was hidden by quite a 
hill on the northerly side, yet faced the waters on its 
westerly front. There was a large quantity of heavily 
wooded land, with meadows and fields of rich natural 
grass where cattle could but fatten and thrive. In later 
years it was well known as the " Latting Carpenter " 
farm, and is now the site of the flourishing village of 
"Sea Cliff" with its thousands of summer residents. 
Very soon after the purchase of this property (the next 

August 24, 1748, Joseph Carpenter, senior, sells 50 acres and 172 
acres to the Waltons. 

May 5, 1775, William Walton, Jacob Walton and Mary his wife, 
Abraham Walton and Grace his wife, and Gerard Walton convey the 
above 223 acres to Coles Carpenter. The original deed is now with Mr. 
Coles A. Carpenter (son of James) at Sea Cliff, L. I., and is recorded 
in Oyster Bay Records, vol. I, p. 92, and in transcript at Jamaica, vol. 
12, p. 243. 

Coles Carpenter made his will 6d. 4mo. 1779 ; it was probated 1 781. 
(Vide New York Wills, vol. 34, p. 228.) 

The Latting family were early settlers at *' Lattingtown," near Mus- 
keta Cove. An excellent genealogy of the family by John J. Latting can 
be seen in the first volumes of "The New York Genealogical and Bio- 
graphical Record." 

The condition of the inhabitants of Long Island during the War of the 
Revolution was only a degree above abject servitude. They were com- 
pelled at the point of the bayonet to swear allegiance to King George, 
and in Queens County alone 1293 persons in 1776 so acknowledged 
allegiance. In Suffolk County nearly 800 of the militia in a body ap- 
peared and were sworn to be faithful to the crown. I find among the 
1293 in Queens County the names of Jacob, Coles, Isaac, John, Joseph, 
Joshua, and Nehemiah Carpenter, of Albert, Benjamin, Daniel, James, 
Jordan, and Nathaniel Coles. The Waltons were decided loyalists, and 



Captain Coles Carpenter 121 

year) the War of the Revolution broke out, and immedi- 
ately after the disastrous battle of Long Island the whole 
of Queens County became the camping-ground of the 
British soldiery and was held by them until the close of 
the war, and as a result nearly every property-holder was 
brought to the verge of bankruptcy. During the time 
from 1776 to 1 78 1 levies of British troops were quartered 
on this farm. The wooded hills were almost entirely 
cleared of their timber by an order of the British com- 
mander at New York, and a large amount of other pro- 
ducts of the farm were forced to be supplied to the Hes- 
sian troops and carted to the different camps. 

It is more than probable that this condition of affairs 
led to the sickness and early death of the subject of our 
sketch. He had been ailing for a year or more. One 
day in the early summer of 178 1 he came in from the 

"in 1779 a party oi rebels assailed the house of Abraham Walton, forced 
the door, seized his person, and plundered his dwelling of silver-plate and 
money. The leader of this party was thought to be one Benjamin Kirby, 
a native of Hempstead Harbor, who had taken the oath of allegiance, but 
on D'Estaing's arrival at Sandy Hook reverted to Jonathan." 

Among the old papers of Latting Carpenter, now in my possession, 
there was found a collection of manuscripts in handwriting of Sarah Car- 
penter (wife of Coles). There were several original poetical items, one 
of which I forwarded to the "Glen Cove Gazette," and its publication 
was received with favor on account of its quaint descriptions, etc. The 
autograph of Sarah Carpenter is taken from this manuscript. 

I have often heard it told that the rent of the farm during the time of 
its rental was paid by the sale of swine who had fattened on the acorns, 
etc., found in the woods. (D. H. C.) 

I have a sword presented to me by my mother about i 860, which she 
said once belonged to "my grandfather,'^ but as he surely never held or 
exercised any military office I think it was the same sword used by Coles 
Carpenter (my ^gr^^z-grandfather) when he was captain of Colonial 
militia a century earlier, 1760. I hav^e also a very finely adjusted and 
neatly arranged pair of scales, weights, etc., used by Coles Carpenter 
for weighing coin, medicine, etc. The latter was given to me by Mrs. 
Mary D. Hammond, the last survivor of the Latting Carpenter family. 
(D. H. C.) 
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122 The Carpenter Family in America 

field complaining of a severe pain in his head. He leaned 
his head upon his wife's arm, and in this position, un- 
known to her, he passed away. He was buried in the 
Coles family burial-ground at " Burial Hill." His wife 
survived him until 1826, being then "eighty and eight 
years old," and was laid by the side of her beloved hus- 
band, who " two score and five " years previously had gone 
before her. She was remembered by nearly all her grand- 
children, and they bear testimony as to her lovable na- 
ture and her true Christian character, endeared to them 
all by her acts of kindness, which even to the day of her 
death was a prominent characteristic of her noble self. 
Coles Carpenter was a man of good business ability, thor- 
oughly honest and upright. Although neither he nor 
his wife were " Friends," yet they seem to have affiliated 
with them, and had in their daily life the walk and con- 
versation of the followers of " Him who came to save." 
In after years Sarah Carpenter was an earnest member of 
the Methodist society, and in her house were held some 
of the earliest meetings of that people. 

Children. 

316 Elizabeth, born about 1758. She married 

Daniel Searing. 

317 Morris, born February 28, 1761. 

318 Deborah, born May 6, 1766, married Jesse 

Coles. 

319 Benjamin, born about 1769. 

320 Latting, born December 21, 1771. 

321 Freelove, born 1774, married Rev. John Sear- 

ing and Jesse Coles. 

322 James, died in infancy. 

323 Sarah, died aged 18 years. 

J 04 Gabriel Carpenter, son of John,34 was born about 
1735. We know of him through the will of his father, 



Joseph of Rye, J 742 123 

1777, and by a record in surrogate's office, New York 
city, where it appears that John McLean was appointed 
administrator of his estate May 5, 1776. (See vol. i, 
p. 73, of New York Wills.) As appears in will of his 
father he had a son 

324 Caleb, born probably about 1770. 

\06 Joseph Carpenter, son of Johnj^* was born about 
1742. His wife was Sarah, daughter of Gilbert Merritt 
of Rye. His will is dated December 30, 1775/'' ^^^ ^^^ 
proved April 10, 1776. Says "of Cortlandt Manor," 
and names his wife Sarah, his nephew Joseph, son of 
John and Tamar Crane, nephew Carpenter Lewis, son 
of Henry and Sarah Lewis, nephew Benjamin Carpen- 
ter, son of Caleb and Amey Carpenter, Caleb Carpenter, 
son of Gabriel Carpenter. He appoints his trusty friends 
Gilbert Pinckney and Caleb Carpenter executors. It is 
said his widow married a Weeks. The will of Gilbert 
Merritt of Rye is dated December 2, 1782,+ and in it he 
mentions his daughter Sarah Carpenter. 

U3 Benjamin Carpenter, son of Joseph,^^ was born 
at Red Springs, Musketa Cove, L. L, about 1730. In 
1753 his father and family removed to Ulster County. 
He was a ship carpenter by trade and had his ship-yard 
and home at Newburgh. On December 8, 1760, he 
married Jane, daughter of Rev. Silas Leonard of Goshen, 
Orange County. He was supervisor of the town in 1766, 
and was a prominent officer in the American army during 
the Revolution. After the war he was largely engaged 

* New York Wills, vol. 36, p. 290. 
f New York Wills, vol. 37, p. 473. 

Joseph Carpenter of Fredricksburgh buys land May 3, 1775. (West-* 
Chester Records, vol. i, p. 35.) 



1 24 The Carpenter Family in America 

in freighting by sloops and barges from Newburgh to 
New York, a business that was conducted by the family 
until 1865, when it, with the docks, etc., was sold to 
Homer Ramsdell & Co. 

Children. 

^2^ Mary, born about 1762. 

326 Sarah, born February 29, 1764, married Rich- 

ard Hill of Saybrook, Conn., April 10, 1787. 
They had seven children: one was Henry, a 
lawyer in Boston; another, Eliza, married 
Rev. Rufus Anderson of Boston; and their 
daughter Mary married Rev. George K. 
Street of Exeter, N. H. 

327 Leonard, born about 1766. 

328 Benjamin, born about 1768. He probably set- 

tled at Palmyra, N. Y., and was also of Utica. 

329 Henry, born 1771. 

330 Jacob. No trace, except in note below. Proba- 

bly married Hannah Colwell by license No- 
vember I, 1783. 

331 Joseph. Nothing further known, but probably 

settled at Palmyra, N. Y. 

A letter dated Newburgh, N. Y., June 12, 1775, ^^o"^ Benjamin 
Carpenter, chairman of Provincial Committee of New Marlborough, to 
Congress is to be found in Journal of Provincial Congress, volume 1 1 , 
page 50. Isaac Belknap was chairman pro tem. of Newburgh. And a 
letter dated February i, 1776, from Benjamin Carpenter, chairman of 
county committee, announces selection of field officers. He was ap- 
pointed second colonel. This letter was written at Westminster, Cum- 
berland County. Vol. 11, p. 122. 

He was town clerk of Newburgh, 1788, justice of the peace, Ulster 
County, February, 1784. (See New York Genealogical and Biographi- 
cal Record for 1900, p. 36.) 

Leonard and Jacob Carpenter succeeded their father in business. They 
had not only barges running to New York, but they also ran the terry to 
New Windsor and Fishkill, having in 1802 bought out the patentee's 



Latting of Ulster G^unty 1 2 5 

n4 Latting Carpenter^ son of Joseph,^^ was born 
about 1732. He was a blacksmith by trade, and with his 
father came to Ulster County in 1753. About 1761 he 
removed to Newburgh, where he was married to Mary 
Robinson of Rosendale, Ulster County. He was super- 
visor of Newburgh, 1769, '70, '71. At the outbreak of 
the Revolution, unlike his brother Benjamin, he took 
sides with the Loyalists and was compelled to flee to New 
York city, where he lived until about 1789, when he 
again returned to Newburgh and died there after 1794. 

Qiildfen. 

221 John, married Hannah Butts and resided at 

Rosendale. 
223 Joseph, died in New York city, unmarried. 
334 A DAUGHTER, name not known, who married a 

Thorne. 

\\6 Joseph Carpenter^ son of Joseph,^^ was born about 
1738. He was a miller by trade. He lived and died at 
Lattingtown, Ulster County. He never married. Let- 
ters ot administration on his estate was granted to J. 
Hasbrouck of Newburgh in 1784, in which he is called 
Joseph Carpenter, miller, of Ulster County. (New York 
Wills, vol. 2, p. 198.) Jonathan Hasbrouck owned the 
present Headquarters at Newburgh. 

right thereto for the sum of $2500. This ferry was again sold in 1826 
by Bridget, widow of Leonard, to their son Alexander, and on the same 
day Alexander and his sister Jane B. sold it to their brother Isaac R. 
(Vide Ruttenber's History of Newburgh.) Jacob was trustee of New- 
burgh, 1 806-1 8 1 8. (Vide Eager's History of Orange County.) 

A Daniel Carpenter and Martin Wilsie ran this ferry from 1782 to 
1802. The patentee was Caldwalder Colden. 

Latting Carpenter lends a sum of money to David McMinn, and sells 
land and contents of his blacksmith shop, etc., to John Carpenter. The land 
is described as being lot No. i of the Lewis Morris tract, date 1788, 
1789, and 1794. (Vide Ulster County Records at Kingston, vol. KK, 
pp. 160, 338, 340, etc.) 



126 The Carpenter Family in America 

\\7 Mercy Carpenter, daughter of Joseph. 3^ She mar- 
ried John Caverly, ship carpenter, of Musketa Cove. 
He was co-purchaser with her father in the Lattingtown, 
Ulster County, property, and removed there in 1753. 
They had a son John who married Mercy,^^^ daughter of 
Richard Carpenter,"^ and settled in Marlborough. Two 
other sons, Philip and William, settled in Kingston, 
Canada. John Caverly, shipwright, of Oyster Bay, sells 
to Jacob Valentine, of same town, a " negro feller " 
named "Jack," aged about 19, price jCjo, and a negro 
woman called "Sib," price j[62, dated July 17, 1752, 
and in the Bible ot Captain Jacob Valentine is a record 
showing the children of " Sib " and other slaves. 

U8 Richard Carpenter, son of Joseph,^^ was born at 
Musketa Cove, L. I., about 1744. He came with his 
father to Ulster County, 1753. His wife was Mary Hal- 
lock * of Marlborough, where they were farmers. They 
had three sons, who died leaving no issue, and three 
daughters, viz.: 

22 s Mary, who married Robert Barton of Troy, 
N. Y. 

22^ Mercy, who married John Caverly of Marl- 
borough. 

337 Amy, who married Nathan Smith of Stamford, 
Duchess County. 

U9 Wright Carpenter, son of Joseph,^^ was born 
March 2, 1749. His wife was Annie Smith of Newburgh, 

*Mary Halloclc was daughter of Edward and Phebe (Clapp) Hallock. 
She was born 30, 3, 1748. Her parents had certificate to Nine Part- 
ners in 1764. 

Richard Carpenter was an early settler at Minisink ; he owned 100 
acres, now owned by Thaddeus and Henry Denton (1859). Carpenter 
lived in a log-cabin on the hill, made potash, and farmed it a little, (Vide 
Eager' s History of Orange County.) 



Wright of New York, J826 127 

About the close of the Revolution he sold his property 
at Marlborough, and having entire confidence in the 
money of the times, took for his pay a sum of Continen- 
tal money. Of course it proved worthless, and remov- 
ing to New York city with almost nothing, he and his 
wife and daughters started a millinery establishment at 
73 Chatham Street. This business proved very success- 
ful, and it was continued until his death. The daughters 
retired from business 1831. His will was proved May 
II, 1826. 

Children. 

338 Luff, born about 1770. 

339 Asa, was a ship carpenter in New York. He 

died unmarried. 

340 Mary. 

341 MOBERY. 

342 Leonard, died in infancy. 

343 Anne, died unmarried. 

344 Joseph. 

345 Sarah, died unmarried. 

346 Latting. 

347 Hannah, died unmarried. 

348 Ruth, died unmarried. 

349 Leonard, died unmarried in New York city 

about 1826. Inventory, February 3, 1826, 
bundle 27, New York surrogate's office. 

\2\ Benjamin Carpenter, son of Benjamin,^' was born 
probably at Rye or North Castle about 1740. After the 
death of his father in 1752 the family appear to have re- 
moved to Ulster County. On March 31, 1772, he mar- 
ried Jane Edwards and afterwards was of Newburgh. 

Wright Carpenter was a lieutenant in New York Militia. He was 
a prisoner of war, February 16 to July 4, rySi. (Vide Hist. Reg. of 
Rev. Officers by F. B. Heitman.) 



128 The Carpenter Family in America 

He appears to have been a ship carpenter by trade. His 
will is dated April 3, 18 13, and was proved July 10, 
1 8 13.* He mentions his wife Jane and the following 

Children, 

350 Mary Ferguson and her son James. 

351 Richard W. and his son Benjamin. 

2^1 Samuel, wife Abigail. He died between April 
3 and July 10, 18 13. 

2^2 Benjamin, probably of Sommers, born Novem- 
ber 14, 1775, died December 17, 1835. 

354 Henry. 

2SS Elizabeth. 

356 Prudence, probably so named for his mother 

and sister. 

125 Abraham Carpenter, son of John,^^ was born, 
probably at Musketa Cove, L. I., on December 27, 1738. 
His wife was Lydia,i- daughter of Peter Totten, "Inn 
Holder," of North Castle. They were married Septem- 
ber 20, 1759. He, too, was an inn-keeper, as well as 
having a farm at North Castle. His will is dated in 1780 
and was proved September 10, 1784, at which time his 
daughters Freelove and Elizabeth were not 14. 

Children. 

357 Stephen, born ^d. 8mo. 1763. 

■^358 Peter, born March 15, 1765, died 1843. 

359 Freelove, born October 12, 1767, died 1835. 

360 Anna, born 1769, died 1770. 

361 James, born August 4, 1772. 

362 Elizabeth, born January 22, 1773, died 1848. 

363 Daniel, born May 30, 1775, ^^^^ 1840. 

364 Abraham, born September 10, 1777, died 1838. 

*A singular circumstance may be noted here. In his will he appointed 
his wife and son Samuel as executors ; before the will was proved they 



Jacob of Yorktown, J 745 129 

26^ Isaac, born October 10, 1779, died 1836. 

366 Jacob, born October 10, 1779, died 1832,. 

367 Thomas, born January 3, 1782, died 1836. 

368 Eliza. 
26g Phebe. 

\2S Jacob Carpenter, son of John,'*^ was born March 
16, 1745. His wife was Rachel, daughter of Richardson 
Davenport. She was born April 28, 1753. She died 
February 4, 1836. He died August 28, 1830. They 
were farmers at Yorktown, Westchester County. 

Children. 

370 John, born August 18, 1771. 

371 Lydia, born March 3, 1773. She married 

Isaac, son of John Vail, farmer, Sommers. 
They had George, Jacob, Daniel, Abraham, 
Edgar, John, Elias, Wallace, Anna, and Ada 
who married Andrew Carpenter. 

372 Richardson, born October 22, 1775. 

373 Abraham, born October 3, 1 777, married, 1 803, 

Mary Waters. She was born July 20, 1785. 
They had a daughter Hannah, born May 18, 
1804, who on May 19, 1824, married Joseph 
Miller. She (Mrs. Miller) died April 18, 
1847, ^^^ her mother died July 2 of same 
year. Abraham Carpenter died January, 1 804. 

zvere deceased, and the Surrogate appointed the sons Henry and Benja- 
min with the daughter-in-law Abigail in their stead, (Vide Ulster 
County Records at Kingston, vol. D, p. 453.) 

■{■ Lydia, daughter of Peter and Freelove Totten, was born 27, 9, 
1742. (Vide Purchase Minutes.) 

The widow of Abraham Carpenter married William Carpenter, No. 

77- 

The will of Peter Totten, dated December 27, 1760, proved May 
3, 1788, mentions his daughter Lydia, wife of Abraham Carpenter. 
(Vide Westchester Records, vol. A, p. 35.) 

17 



130 The Carpenter Family in America 

374 Mary, born September 6, 1779, married 

Daniel (or David) Birdsall, New York city. 
They had large family. 

375 Isaac, born April 2, 178 1. 

376 Jacob, born June 2, 1784. 

377 Joshua, born June 13, 1787, married Phebe 

Powell, daughter of William and granddaugh- 
ter of John of Long Island. 

378 Sarah, born June 11, 1790,'-' married Gilbert, 

son of John Hunter of New Castle. 

379 Davenport, died in infancy. 

380 Elizabeth, died in infancy. 



J 30 Zipporah Carpenter, daughter of John,'*^ was born 
April 6, 1749. She married James Kipp, who because 
of his outspoken loyalty to King George was compelled 
at the close of the Revolution to emigrate to Nova Scotia. 
He was there accidentally drowned, and his widow subse- 
quently returned to New Castle, Westchester County, 
and became the second wife of Caleb Carpenter (No. 72). 
"She died Feb 12, 18 18 on the fifth day of the week 
about Eight O'clock in the evening, aged 69 yrs the 6* 
day of April." (See No. 72.) 

J 32 Gilbert Carpenter, son of John,'*^ was born Sep- 
tember 14, 1754. His wife was Sarah, daughter of 
Robert Davenport (and he a brother of Richardson 
Davenport). They were farmers at Yorktown. His will 
was proved January 27, 1820. It makes bequests to his 
wife Sarah, his sons Robert, Jesse, William, and Gilbert, 

-i^She had Gilbert, married Kate Thorn ; Jacob, married Hannah 
Hazelton ; Susan, married Thomas Quinby ; Julia ; Willett, married 
Eliza Gamong ; Burling, married Rebecca Bancker ; William, married 
Eveline Wallace ; Alfred, married Deborah Gove and Milie Ferris. 



James of Red Springs 131 

his daughter Fanny and daughter Martha Lawrence and 
her children EHzabeth, Jordan, Jackson, Deborah, and 
William Lawrence, also to daughter Charity Birdsall. 
His will was dated November 10, 18 19. (Vol. I, p. 288, 
Westchester Records.) 

Children. 

381 Isaac, born about 1780. 

382 Martha, married William Lawrence and had 

Jackson, Jordan, Deborah, William, and 
Elizabeth, and Amelia C, who married Caleb 
P. Carpenter, No. 844. 

383 Robert. 

384 William or Willett. 

385 Gilbert, married Hannah, daughter of Isaac 
/^ and Lydia (Carpenter) Vail, No. 371. 

386 Fanny, married Michael Harford and removed 

West. They had Fanny, married Martel 
Drew; Mary, married David Palmer. 

387 Jesse, married Deborah Merritt. 

388 Charity. 

J 35 James Carpenter, son of Jacob,^^ was born at 
Red Springs, Musketa Cove, February la, 1752. He 
was married three times : his first wife was Anne Under- 
bill,* married about 1775; his second was Phebe, daugh- 
ter of Penn Frost, married December 19, 1782, she was 
born November i, 1765; his third was Dinah Cock.t 
He was a well-known and successful merchant in New 

The will of James Carpenter is dated 20, 10, 18 19, and was proved 
February 18, 1820. (Jamaica Wills, D, p. 278.) 

* Anne Underhill was born December 3, 1755, and died December 
14, 1775. She was daughter of John and Rebecca (Frost) Underhill and 
was 6th in descent from Captain John Underhill — viz.: Anne, John, 
Daniel, John, John, Captain John. 

f Dinah died April 19, 181 2. 



132 The Carpenter Family in America 

York, as well as a farmer at Red Springs, where he died 
January 29, 1820. 

Children. 

389 John, born December 7, 1775. 

390 Anne, born September 27, 1784, died un- 

married. 

391 Jacob, born January 23, 1787. 

392 Sarah, born March 15, 1791, married Joseph 

Coles, November 14, 18 13. 

393 Frost, born February 16, 1794. 

394 Phebe, born August 19, 1798, married Col. 

George Coles. 

140 Joseph Carpenter^ son of Joseph," was born about 
1745. His will is dated 9d. 7m. 1794, and was proved 
December 12 of same year. It shows wife Mary, but no 
children are mentioned, his mother Elizabeth, his broth- 
ers Henry, Thomas, and Benjamin, his sisters Abigail 
Cook and Elizabeth Bennett, also his nephew Joseph 
Cook, son of his brother-in-law William Cook of New 
York. It is probable that it was at his house at Jericho 
where "Old Joseph Carpenter" died, 1776. The will 
says Joseph Carpenter of Jericho, Jacob Willetts, and 
Stephen Robbins were executors, and Peter WiUis, 
Thomas Doxee, and Elias Hicks, witnesses.* 

H\ Thomas Carpenter, son of Joseph," was born 
about 1750. He was a tailor by trade, residing in New 
York city. The Westbury Friends' Meeting Record says, 
" Thomas Carpenter of the city of New York, tailor, son 
of Joseph Carpenter, deceased, of Oyster Bay, mariner, 
was married to Hannah, daughter of Richard Alsop of 
Oyster Bay, I2d. 4mo. 1777." The witnesses were 
Richard and Sarah Alsop, Thomas Pearsall, Lewis Car- 

* Jamaica Wills, vol. A, p. 238. 



Lewis of New York City 133 

penter, Thomas Alsop, Jonas and Joseph Wood, AmeHa 
Kirk, etc., etc. Another item says, Thomas Carpenter 
died 8d. 6mo. 1779. And still another records the mar- 
riage of his widow to Job Webb of Pennsylvania, i ^d. 
6mo. 1785. (Book A, p. 151.) The same record gives 
date of birth and name of the son of Thomas Carpen- 
ter, viz.: 

395 Alsop, born 8d. iimo. 1778. 

J42 Lewis Carpenter, son of Joseph," was born about 
1752. The record of marriages of St. George's Church, 
Hempstead, L. L, has this entry: Lewis Carpenter of 
New York married Elizabeth Townsend of Oyster Bay, 
August 27, 1775; and the record of the First Presby- 
terian Church, New York city, shows that Elizabeth 
Carpenter, widow, was married to Robert Little, October 
7, 1786. And "The Townsend Memorial" says that 

Thomas Carpenter was received as a member of Westbury Meeting, 
27, II, 1776. (Book C, p. 164.) 

Hannah, wife of Thomas Carpenter, was daughter of Richard and 
Sarah Alsop. She was born i8, 12, 1757. Her mother was daughter 
of Thomas Pearsall and was first married to Richard Mott of New York, 
and had son James Mott, born 8, 8, 1742, who married Mary, daugh- 
ter of Samuel and Ann (Carpenter) Underhill, 5, 9, 1765. (Vide 
Westbury Minutes.) 

yoi W^ebb and his wife Hannah, mother of Ahop Carpe/iter, were 
living at De Ruyter near Skaneateles, N. Y., 1814 to 1827. (Vide 
Adam and Anne Mott, pp. 90, 107, 135.) 

John Alsop, born 1753, brother of Hannah Webb (above), married, 

about 1780, Mary , and had Robert, 1783, Thomas J., 1787, 

Sarah, 1792, Hannah, and Mary. For second wife he married Avis Slo- 
cum, widow of Sylvanus Folger, and also of Matthew Barnard. John 
Alsop went to Providence, R. I., and about 1777 came from there to 
Mamaroneck. In 1783 he went to Hudson and was one of its original 
proprietors. He afterwards removed across the river to Athens, where he 
lived many years. In 1827 he removed to his son's house at Scipio, 
where he died some years later. (Vide same, p. 210.) 



134 The Carpenter Family in America 

she had three children by her husband Lewis Carpenter, 
and names them as 

396 TowNSEND, born 1778 (?). 

397 Thomas, born in New York city, January 5, 

1780. 

398 Henry, born 1782 (?), died at Horse Heads, 

N. Y., 1865. He had son Townsend. 

399 Phebe,* probably born about 1784. She mar- 

ried Nathaniel Wright of Cornwall, N. Y. 

** Lewis Carpenter, grocer, of New York. Charles Thorne of Oyster 
Bay appointed Administrator April 10, 1786." 

Phebe, No. 399, was a daughter of Lewis Carpenter, 142, not of 
Robert Little. Mrs. Julia A. McKay, daughter of Lewis Carpenter, No. 
890, well remembers her aunt Phebe (the above) and her husband Na- 
thaniel. 

Elizabeth Townsend was daughter of Henry and Anne (Wright) 
Townsend, and was born about 1750— '60. By her second husband she 
had Phebe, Elizabeth, and Martha. Phebe married a Wright. Martha 
married Henry Titus, and had a daughter Elizabeth, who married 
Joshua T. Cromwell, and she gives this account of her grandmother. 
(Vide Townsend Memorial, p. 186.) 

There is no doubt but that Elizabeth (Carpenter) Little removed from 
New York city to Orange County, somewhere near Cornwall. I have 
a letter, dated February i, 1885, from Mr. William T. Carpenter of 
Horseheads, Chemung County, N. Y. He says his grandfather was 
Lewis Carpenter, and that he (the grandfather) had brothers Henry and 
Townsend and three sisters. Mr. William T. Carpenter flirther says 
that he settled at Horseheads in 181 8, and at that time there were seven 
families bearing the name of Carpenter in his immediate vicinity and 
neither family claimed relationship with the other. He says Townsend 
Carpenter had son Noah, who went West. I wrote several times be- 
tween 1885 and 1887 to Mr. Carpenter for further information, but re- 
ceived no reply until January, 1887, when a letter came to me from 
J. H. Marshall of Horseheads, which stated that Mr. Carpenter was un- 
fitted by reason of ill health to write me. Mr. Marshall sent me the 
name of James Carpenter of Wellsburgh, N. Y., who he says is "a 
member of one of the oldest Carpenter families here, and a very intelli- 
gent man," "also Lewis Carpenter of Athens, Pa., and Benj. Carpenter 
of Horse Heads, the three names representing the three branches of the 
original Carpenter families of this country." I wrote these parties but 



^^ Alderman ^* Thomas^ J 757 135 

J 46 Thomas Carpenter, son of Thomas.55 While 
somewhat in doubt as to the correctness of this pedigree, 
yet I think the appearances justify me in placing it as herein 
noted. Thomas Carpenter was born on "Long Island" 
(near Huntington or Smithtown) in 1757. His first wife 
was Edith Bunce, married October 8, 1783, who died 
March 13, 1808, aged 46 years. He then, in 1821, 
married for his second Mrs. Mary Houseman. 

Mr. Carpenter was a very prominent man in religious 
circles and also politically. He was for many years a 
member of the John Street Methodist Church and of the 
Sands Street Church, Brooklyn. He was Alderman of 
the second ward, New York city, a member of Assembly, 
warden of the port, etc., etc. He also was largely known 
as a wholesale grocer, doing business in Water Street and 
Fulton Street. He died April 7, 1825, universally re- 
spected and honored, and was buried by the side of his 
first wife in the grounds adjoining the Sands Street 
Church, Brooklyn. On the sale of this church in 1888 
to the Brooklyn Bridge the remains were reinterred in 
the plot of Mark Fowler, Greenwood Cemetery. In 
Wakely's " Lost Chapters of Methodism " may be found 
an exceedingly interesting account of Thomas Carpenter. 

received answer from James Carpenter only, and his answer gives no clue 
to the family of Lewis. '42 But writing again to Lewis Carpenter, No- 
vember, 1893, I received a letter from him in which he very clearly 
shows and states that he and William T. are brothers, sons of Thomas 
(No. 397), and that their grandfather was Lewis and had sons as above 
stated, and that his widowed grandmother married Robert Little ot 
Orange County. 

Thomas Carpenter and Leffert LefFerts, owners of the brigantine Susan 
and Pollv, petition Congress for commission of duties, etc. Petition 
granted. (Vide Journal of Representatives, 1794, p. 103.) 

The will of Thomas Carpenter is an unusual one, very short and to the 
point : gives estate to his wife, son Charles, daughter Sarah Russell, and to 
William Carpenter'' 5 family. Names Abigail Fowler, and gives his cam- 
blet cloak to Charles Fowler, provides payment to William Dando, Dr. 
Phcebus, and Abigail Fowler. Dated September 30, 1824., proved April 
30, 1825. (New York Wills, vol. 59, p. 311.) 



136 The Carpenter Family in America 

The children of Thomas and Edith (Bunce) Carpen- 
ter were 

399^ Thomas, born June 7, 1786, died April 19, 
1808. 

400 Abigail, born in 1788. In 1804 she married 

Mark Fowler of Milford, Conn., and later of 
Brooklyn. She died in 1850. Their daugh- 
ter Emily A., in 1829, married Theodore 
Victor, whose daughter Wilhelmine, in 1862, 
married James H. Frothingham, whose son is 
Theodore L. Frothingham of New York city. 

401 Sarah, born 1790, married Abram Russell, a 

hardware dealer, Fulton Street, New York, 
and living at 121 Washington Square. They 
have daughter Hilah and son Fayette. 

402 Charles Wesley, born December 16, 1792. 

403 William, born about 1794. He married and 

had an only child, Edith, who married a 
" Bunce." 

404 Mary Anna, born February i, 1796. She 

married WilHam B. Skidmore and had two 
children, both of whom died in infancy. She 
died June 29, 18 17. 

148 Willett Carpenter, son of Francis,^^ was born at 
Tower Hill, R. I., June 17, 1772. His wife was Betsy 

Willett Carpenter and his infant daughter are buried in the Willett 
burial-ground on his Boston Neck farm, where may also be seen memorial 
stones to nineteen Willetts, in six generations. The first is an old slate 
stone with cherubic effigies, bearing the name "Andrew Willett, 1712." 
(Vide Miss Esther B. Carpenter.) 

The first National Convention for the nomination of President and 
Vice-President ever held in the United States was the Anti-Masonic Con- 
vention held in Baltimore, September, 1832, that nominated William 
Wirt for President. The committee for electors from Rhode Island were 
Willett Carpenter of North Kingston, and three others. 876 votes 
were cast for this ticket in Rhode Island. 



Willett of Boston Neck — 1 772 137 

Case (sister to Dr. Benjamin Case). He was a farmer at 
North Kingston, R. I., and inherited from his father the 
Willett estate at Boston Neck. 

Children. 

405 Francis Willett, born 1803. He was a mer- 

chant in New Orleans, and died there 1835, 
unmarried. A memorial stone was erected to 
his memory in the Boston Neck grounds. 

406 Benjamin Wait Case, born 1808. He also 

died in New Orleans, i860, unmarried. 

407 James Helme, born February 14, 18 10. 

408 Powell Helme, born 18 12. 

409 Joseph Case, born 1806. He was a merchant 

at Boston Neck, and died unmarried, 1841. 

410 A daughter, who died in infancy. 

153 James Carpenter^ son of Francis,^^ was born at 
Tower Hill, North Kingston, R. I., April 15, 1774. He 
was a silversmith by trade. His wife was Mrs. Mabel 
Rogers of New London, Conn. 

Children. 

411 James. 

412 Francis. 

413 Esther. 

414 Thomas. 

168 Joseph Carpenter, son of Thomas,^^ was born at 
Rye, Westchester County, August 3, 1745. As appears 
in the record of Friends' Meeting at Harrisons, he was 
married 14, 12, 1768,* to Mary, daughter of John and 
Alice Clapp of Greenwich, Conn. She was born Febru- 

* Isaac, Martha, Thomas, Martha, and Thomas Carpenter all sign 
as witnesses to this marriage. (Purchase Minutes.) 

18 



138 The Carpenter Family in America 

ary 3, 1750. "He was a man of sound mind and judg- 
ment, kind-hearted and benevolent, a prominent man in 
the county, and although * a Friend,' he was an earnest 
supporter of the patriot cause, doing very much for the 
American army during the war, and was afterwards a 
member of Assembly," etc. He had a large and produc- 
tive farm at Harrisons. As early as October 5, 1775, he 
made his will, but lived thereafter until June 12, 1812. 

Children. 

415 John, born May 24, 1770. 

416 William, born July 7, 1772. 

417 Thomas C, born November 18, 1774. 

418 Dorcas, born January 22, 1778, married Wil- 

liam, son of Stephen and Abigail Cromwell 
or Cornell, farmers. She died November 16, 
1827. 

419 Martha, born October 18, 1780, married 

John Scheueman, farmer at Scarsdale. She 
died March 7, 1851 (or 1891?). 

420 Charles, born February 8, 1783. 

421 Phebe, born January 15, 1785, married James 

Field,* farmer, Greenwich, Conn. She died 
March i, 1839. 

422 Joseph, born March 10, 1788. 

423 Sarah, born February 4, 1790. Not married. 

Died June 10, 1869. 

424 Mary, born November 13, 1795, married 

John Sands, farmer, Greenwich. She died 
July 27, 1872, and had Mary S., 1828, and 
Sarah C., 1831. 

The farm of Joseph Carpenter, comprising three estates or tracts, was 
in 1871 sold to Mr. Joseph Park, firm of Park & Tilford, New York. 

*He was son of Uriah and Mary Field, and they had Thomas C, 
1806, Jane, 1808, Joseph, 1810, Edmond, 1 81 3, William C, 181 5, 
Sarah C, 1821, James, 1822, and Elias H., 1828. 



James and Andrew — 1743 139 

\ 69 James Carpenter, son of Stephen,^^ was born about 
1743. He resided in New York city, and was a tailor by 
trade. He died in New York, 1790. 

Children. 

425 Stephen, born about 1770. His wife was 



Norman. 



426 James, 
42,7 Andrew, 



,.^1 .,j I As per New York 
shipbuilder. > t-v ^ r o 
u- u -u Directory for 1812. 



4Z/ r^iMUKi^w, ^lupuuiiuci. r J3ij.e^.torv 

428 John S., I shipbuilder. J ■' 



429 Sally 

430 Henry 



All are said to have lived in New 
York city, but I find no further 
trace of them, except as above. 



J 70 Andrew Carpenter, son of Stephen,^^ born about 
1745. His wife was Mercy Reynolds, daughter of Gen- 
eral Joshua Reynolds. He was a soldier in Colonel 
John Mead's regiment, Captain James Greene's com- 
pany. Enlisted at Flushing, L. I., in the Revolutionary 
War, and died at Fort Washington, 1778, of a fever con- 
tracted in the service. His widow afterwards became the 
wife of Stephen Fields. 

Children. 

430^ Sally, born May 17, 1773, died unmarried. 

431 Stephen. 

432 David Carpenter, son of Andrew,'^" was born 

in Connecticut (near Port Chester, N. Y.) 
about 1777. He was a tanner and currier by 
trade. His wife was Rachel, daughter of Am- 
brose Greene. She was born 1777, her 
mother being Gulielma Penn Lester of Nine 
Partners, N. Y. Mr. Carpenter settled near 
Palmyra, N. Y., where he died and is buried. 
(Vide letter of his granddaughter, Mrs. Jose- 
phine G. Chappell of Rochester, 1896.) 



140 The Carpenter Family in America 

Ml Thomas Carpenter, son of Stephen,^' was born 
1747. His wife was Elizabeth Haviland/'' During the 
Revolution he was quartermaster under General Thomas. 
At the battle of White Plains, in a skirmish near Harri- 
sons, the British surrounded a house which sheltered 
several Americans, including General Thomas and him- 
self. They were all taken prisoners except Thomas Car- 
penter, who was left for dead ; but by careful nursing he 
finally recovered, and for his bravery was made captain 
and then general. The British were led by Colonel Sim- 

*She was daughter of John and Sarah (Sneathing) Haviland, so sister 
to John Haviland, who married Phebe Carpenter, 164. 

The People of the State of New York by the Grace of God Free and 
Independent. 

To Thomas Carpenter gentleman. Greeting. We reposing especial 
trust and confidence as well in your Patriotism, Conduct and Loyalty as 
in your Valour and Readiness to do us good and faithful Service Have 
appointed and constituted and by these Presents Do appoint and Consti- 
tute you the said Thomas Carpenter Second Lieutenant of Captain John 
Thomas jun. Company of Mihtia in the County of Westchester in the 
Regiment whereof Thomas Thomas Esquire is Coll. You are therefore 
to take the said Company into your charge and care as Second Lieuten- 
ant thereof and duly to exercise the Officers and Soldiers of that Com- 
pany in Arms, who are hereby commanded to obey you as their Second 
Lieutenant, and you are also to observe and follow such orders and Direc- 
tions as you shall from time to time receive from our General and Com- 
mander in Chief of the MiUtia of our said state or any other your Su- 
perior Officer According to the Rules and Discipline of War in pursuance 
of the Trust reposed in you and for so doing this shall be your Commis- 
sion for and during our good pleasure to be signified by our Council of 
appointments. In Testimony whereof we have caused our seal of Mili- 
tary Commission to be hereunto affixed. Witness our Trusty and well 
beloved George Clinton, Esquire, our Governor of our State of New 
York General and Commander in chief of all the Militia and Admiral of 
the Navy of the Same by and with the advice and Consent of our said 
Council of appointments at Poughkeepsie the Twenty-eighth day of May 
in the Second year of our Independence and in the year of our Lord One 
thousand seven hundred and Seventy-eight. Passed the Secretary's office 
June nth, 1778. Geo. Clinton. 

By His Excellency's Command, Abr™ B. Bancher, Secretary. 



** General Thomas ** — 1 776 1 4 1 



coe. He died at Harrisons in 18 19. (See will, which 
was proved March 13, 18 17. Westchester Records, 
Book D, p. 392.) 

Children. 

433 Sally, born at Harrisons, 1774. She married 

Richard Willis, farmer. New Rochelle. 

434 Mary, born at Harrisons, 1776. She married 

David Faulkner, sadler, White Plains. 

435 Thomas, born at Harrisons, 1779. 

436 John, born at Harrisons, 1782. 

437 Charity, born at Harrisons, December 24, 

1789. She married Jesse Baker of New 
Rochelle, and had daughter Sarah W., who 
married Robert P. Titus of Scarborough, 
N. Y. 



176 Nathaniel Carpenter, son of Isaac,^^ was born at 
Harrisons, Westchester County, May 22, 1761. His 
wife was Dorothy,^^' daughter of Asa and Elizabeth 
(Shelley) Carpenter. She was born November 14, 1761, 

New York's quota of troops, under the President's call, made March 
30, 1808, was 14,389 of the militia. 

General Carpenter's Brigade of Westchester County militia was at- 
tached to the First Division of Infantry, this division furnished a total of 
2,065 r"en, as follows : 

General Studiford's Brigade, New York, Richmond County, i,i6o 

•* Jackson's, " Queens and Kings Counties, 275 

" Carpenter's, " Westchester County, 370 

'* Dering's *' Suffolk County, 260 



2,065 
The first regiment organized out of the above, April 17, 1809, had 
Thomas G. Smith of the county of Westchester for chaplain. 
The second call of 13,500 men made April 15, 181 2. 
Carpenter's brigade furnished its quota. 



142 The Girpcntcr Family in America 

and they were married April 5, 1779. She died October 
25, 1829. He died at Rye, October 10, 1832. 

Children. 

438 Jacob, born May 6, 1780. 

439 Phebe, born November 26, 1782, married 

Peter Buckley, New York city. 

440 Asa, born July 26, 1786, died March 4, 1789. 

441 Marcia, born April 5, 1787, married James 

Park, farmer. Rye. 

442 Letitia, born March i, 1789, married Ludlow 

Treadwell, New York. 

443 Isaac, born January 9, 1793. 

444 Elizabeth, born June 30, 1794, died unmar- 

ried October 6, 18 19. 

445 Sarah, born December 4, 1797, married Wil- 

liam Williamson, farmer, Bedford, N. Y. 

446 Nathaniel, born December 29, 1799, died 

November 3, 1826. 

447 Hannah, born August, 1802, died November 

II , 1 804. 

J 77 Samuel Carpenter, son of Isaac,^'* was born about 
1763. His wife was Hannah,^^" daughter of Asa and 
Elizabeth (Shelley) Carpenter. They were married about 

1783. 

Children. 



448 Elizabeth. 

449 Martha. 

450 Hannah. 

451 Phebe. 

452 Dorothy. 

453 David. 

454 Asa. J 



Nothing further known. 



Nathaniel and William Carpenter appointed as committee to raise 
funds for firewood. (Vide Purchase Minutes, 2, 4, 1794.) 



Josiah of Harrisons — J 768 143 

18 J Josiah Carpenter, son of Isaac/'* was born Feb- 
ruary 13, 1768. His wife was Charlotte, daughter of 
Henry and EHzabeth (Denton) Mead. She was born 
April I, 1774, at Greenwich, Conn. They were married 
April 13, 1793. They were farmers at Harrisons, where 
all their fourteen children were born. He bought his 
farm in 1795 from Samuel, No. 207. 

Children. 

455 Mary, born December 19, 1793, married 

Thomas, son of Isaac and Phebe Cocks, Oc- 
tober 20, 1827. She was his second wife. 
They resided at Chili, Monroe County, N. Y. 
His first wife was Martha T. Carpenter.''^^ 

456 Thomas, born June 4, 1795. 

457 Henry M., born December 13, 1796. 

458 Martha H., born December 4, 1798, married 

Thomas M., son of Robert and Sarah Sutton, 
September 19, 1821. He was a merchant. 
New York city. 

459 Isaac, born September 24, 1800. 

460 Dorcas, born July 6, 1802. Not married. 

461 Artemas, born September 17, 1804. 

462 Charlotte, born December 29, 1806, died 

April 12, 1 8 14. 

463 Josiah, born September 3, 1808, died Septem- 

ber 10, 1 819. 

464 Charles M., born May 26, 18 10. 

465 Sarah, born Dec. 10, 181 1, married Elias, son 

of Samuel and Letitia Barnes, farmers. They 
had son Samuel and daughter Lettie. 

466 William S., born July 30, 18 14. 

467 Charlotte, born January 14, 18 16, married 

Joseph Carpenter.^'" 

468 James, born September 23, 18 19, died Sep- 

tember 22, 1835. 



1 44 The Carpenter Family in America 

J 82 Stephen Carpenter^ son of Isaac,^'* was born about 
1763. Although but a lad at the time of the Revolu- 
tion, he was courageous and brave, helping to protect his 
father's house from the " Skinners " and other marauding 
bands. He and his brother Isaac carried the news to 
Horse Neck, Conn., of the approach of the British at the 
beginning of the battle of White Plains. Part of this bat- 
tle was fought in a rye field on his father's farm and near 
the house (about three miles from White Plains), and he 
and Dorothy Gale (his future wife) helped dress the 
wounds of the soldiers. He married Dorothy, daughter 
of Griffen Gale. They were farmers at New Castle, West- 
chester County. His will was proved October 21, 1843. 
(Vide Westchester Records, Book Z, p. 440.) 

Children. 

469 JOSIAH. 

470 Isaac. 

471 Andrew. 

472 Freelove, died young. 

473 Stephen. Stephen Carpenter, Jr., of New 

Castle. Will proved March 10, 1834. (West- 
chester Records, Book P, p. 216.) 

474 Charles, died young. 

475 Joseph G., born May 20, 1808. 

476 Jacob. 

J 83 Isaac Carpenter, son of Isaac,^* was born at 
Harrisons 16, 4, 1771. His wife was Lydia, daughter of 
Elnathan and Martha (Weeks) Thorne.''' He was a 
farmer at Harrisons, where he died 1826. Lydia Thorne 
was born 23, 8, 1774. 

Children. 

477 Elnathan, born 16, 4, 1797, died young. 

478 Martha, born March 28, 1799. She married 



Isaac of Harrisons — J 77 J 145 



Thomas, son of Isaac and Phebe (Underhill) 
Cocks, September 20, 1820. They settled at 
Chili, Monroe County, N. Y. She died De- 
cember 18, 1825. They had Lydia, born 
1 821, Phebe, born 1823, Isaac, born 1824, 
and Thomas Carpenter, born November 18, 
1825, died March 24, 1875. 

479 Sarah, born 30, 10, 1800, died 1833. 

480 John Thorne, born 13, 4, 1803. 

481 Phebe, born 5, 6, 1805, married Townsend 

Carpenter, No. 297. 

482 Moses, born 26, 7, 1807. 

483 James, born 22, 3, 18 10, died November 20, 

1832, aged 22 years. 

484 Aaron, born 10, 6, 18 12. 

485 William Thorne, born 2, 4, 1813. 

486 Isaac, born 25, 9, 18 17. 

J 84 Thomas Carpenter^ son of Isaac,^^ was born about 
1775. His wife was Sarah Gale, sister to Dorothy, the 
wife of his brother. They had daughter 

487 Esther, born at Harrisons about 1800. She 

married Nicholas Gedney, cartman, N. Y. 

J 85 Sarah Carpenter, daughter of Zeno,^° was born 
at Musketa Cove, L. I., March 5, 1746. On January 
13, 1764, she married William, son of Joseph and Mary 
Latting. Their home was at Lattingtown, Queens County, 
L. I., where they had a farm. She died March 30, 1812. 
Her husband died eight days previously. Their children 
were, Jacobs Ethelinda, Zeno, Thorne, Charles, Hannah, 
and Jordan. The son Jacob was the one who in 18 13 
brought suit to set aside the will of his grandfather. See 
No. 70. 

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146 The Carpenter Family in America 

186 TThorne Carpenter^ son of Zeno,^° was born at 
Musketa Cove about 1748. On February 14, 1769, he 
married Mary, daughter of Daniel and Hannah (Latting) 
Kirby. She was born October 28, 1752, when (as the 
family record states) "her father was 11 and her mother 
17 years of age." He, Thorne Carpenter, died about 
1772, and his widow on June 6, 1774, married Jordan, 
son of Daniel and Ann (Carpenter) Coles. The children 
of Thomas Carpenter were 

488 Hannah, born Feb. i, 1770, died Aug. 22,1790; 

married Caleb Coles (as per Mr. Bowne). 

489 Thorne, born March 10, 1772. 

Thorne Carpenter is thus mentioned in the will of Joseph Latting: 
"My granddaughter Mary Coles, who had been the wife of Thorne 
Carpenter, and her two children, Hannah and Thorne," dated August 
24, 1775. (New York Wills.) 

Jordan Coles was born March 4, 1750. He was a prominent man at 
Red Hook, Brooklyn, where he was engaged in milling. The Brooklyn 
Directory for 1823 says: "Jordan Coles and Thorne Carpenter, mil- 
lers." He died August i, 1829. His widow died December 4, 1841, 
aged 89 years, i month, 6 days. 

*'We hear from Long Island that on Saturday, the 29th ult., as Dr. 
William Lawrence, of Musquito Cove, was returning from this city in a 
sleigh, wherein were with him Mr. Jordan Coles and Mrs. Carpenter, 
widow of Mr. Thorne Carpenter, when they got near home in de- 
scending a long steep hill where a large rock projects in the road, the 
horses taking fright, ran violently down the hill when one of them run- 
ning against the rock was killed dead on the spot, and the people thrown 
out of the sleigh. Mr. Lawrence escaped with little hurt, Mr. Coles 
was considerably hurt, and Mrs. Carpenter much more — it was feared 
at first she would have lost an eye, but it is since hoped they may re- 
cover without any material injury." (Vide Holt's New York Journal 
and General Advertiser, February 10, 1774.) 

It is said that they had been to New York to purchase the wedding 
outfit, and were on their return when the accident occurred. 

Dr. William Lawrence was brother to Jordan. (See No. 317.) He, 
Dr. William, married Phebe, daughter of Joseph and Mary (Butler) 
Latting. He lived in the house lately rebuilt by the Duryeas directly 
opposite the lower mill-pond at Glen Cove. (D. H. C.) 














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J 89 Thomas Thome Carpenter, son of Zeno,^" was 
born about 1752. His wife was Susannah Lawrence. 
They were married not far different from 1780. He was 
the executor of his father's will, by which the farm of his 
father descended to the children of said executor. He 
died 1838-39. 

Children. 

490 Phila (a daughter). No further trace. 

491 Mary, married a Gurney of Monsey, Rock- 

land County, N. Y. See obituary in Christian 
Advocate. 

492 Elizabeth. Nothing further. 

493 Zeno, born at Cornwall, December i, 1799. 

494 William Penn, married, wife's name unknown. 

They had one son, who died unmarried. 

495 Thomas Thorne, died unmarried. 

496 Isaac Lawrence. 

190 Rhoda Carpenter, daughter of Zeno,^° was born 
about 1760. She married January 16, ijjg, Captain 
Abraham Cocks. She for second husband married Henry 
Reynolds and resided at Canterbury, Orange County. 
And her third husband was Samuel Seaman. There were 
no children by either marriage. 

19 \ Caleb Carpenter, son of Zeno,^°was born about 
1765. He was a sea-faring man, was married and had 
children who all died young, and he died shortly after the 
death of his wife, on a return voyage from Canton, China, 
three days after leaving that port on a vessel of which he 
was mate. 

In the New York Directory of i8i i to 1826 the names of Thomas 
T., Zeno, and Isaac L. Carpenter appear as ship-carpenters, corner of 
Cherry and Montgomery Streets, New York. 



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148 The Carpenter Family in America 

J 96 Zeno Carpenter, son of Zeno/° was born about 

1763. His wife was Hannah . They resided at 

Canterbury, Orange County, but aside from the names of 
his children I have thus far been unable to learn any- 
thing. 

Children. 

497 Henry. 

498 Caleb. 

499 Mary. 

500 Ursula Ann. 

501 Jacob. 

502 Cornelia. 

J 97 Daniel Carpenter, son of Zeno,''° was born about 
1750-2. At the outbreak of the Revolution he went to 
Long Island, where he remained until its close. His wife, 
whom he appears to have married on Long Island, was 
Sarah Merritt. After the war he returned to Rye, West- 
chester County, "and lived where Mr. James Weeks 
lived" (1870); "from there he removed to a farm on 
what is now Grace Church Street, extending to Fox 
Island." He died about 1830. 



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Children. 

503 Gilbert, born November 10, 1772. 

504 Daniel. 

505 Hannah, married Francis Secor of Rye. They 

had son, Zeno Carpenter Secor ^ who in 1855 

was a ship-chandler at 68 West Street and 118 

Broadway, New York, and he had daughter 

M Mary E., who married Isaac P. Smith. They 

' reside at 45 West 76th street. New York city. 

506 Rhoda was born during the Revolution and 

died unmarried. 

507 Maria. 

508 Thorne or Merritt was lost at sea. 



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Daniel of Rye — J 750 149 

509 Jacob. 

510 Peter. 

511 Zeno. a Zeno Carpenter died about 1832 

and left son Abraham C. Carpenter. Jacob 
Bell was appointed administrator and guardian 
September 25, 1832. (New York Wills, Vol. 
31, p. 18; Inventory December 27, 1832, 
Bundle 39, New York Surrogate's office.) 

512 Merritt. 

--^13 Sylvanus and Rhoda were buried at East 
Chester. 

514 Elizabeth, died unmarried. 

199 Benjamin Carpenter, son of Caleb,^' was born at 
New Castle, Westchester County, April i, 1762. His 
wife was Freelove Fowler. He was a farmer at Clinton- 
dale, where he died in 1839. 

Children. 

515 Henry, born about 1786. 

516 Fowler. 

517 Moses.''' He was a cabinet-maker. He mar- 
ried Hannah Sands. 

518 Sarah. Not married. She died 1834. 

519 Ann, married John Lawrence, near Rochester, 

N. Y. 

520 Phebe, married William Cornell, near Roches- 

ter, N. Y. 

521 Jane. Not married. 

522 Zeno. 

202 John Crane Carpenter,t son of Caleb,^^ was born 
October 20, 1771. His wife was Amy, daughter of 

*A Moses Carpenter was member of convention in i8oi. New York, 
held at Albany October 13—27, to settle controversy between the Gov- 
ernor and Council. 

•j- Named for Judge John Crane. 



1 50 The Carpenter Family in America 

Josiah and Elizabeth (Forman) Green.* She was born 
January 7th, 178 1, married February 16, 1799. He 
died September 10, 1828. She died July 8, 1851. They 
were farmers at Clintondale, Duchess County. 

Children. 

523 Leonard, born at New Castle November 8, 

1799. 

524 Emeroy, born March 5, 1801. 

525 William Green, born October 24, 1802. 

526 Jacob, born November 4, 1804. Not married. 

527 John Green, born 1812. Not married. 

528 Caleb, born February 5, 1808. 

205 Caleb Carpenter, youngest son of Caleb,^^ was 
born October 24, 1778. His wife was Elizabeth Lamo- 
reaux of New Rochelle. They were farmers living at 
Clintondale. He died December 3, 18 14; "he was buried 
at the Stone Meeting burial-grounds." 

Children. 

529 Phebe, born about 1805, married Nathaniel 

Van Tassel, farmer near Rochester, N. Y. 

530 Amy, married Thomas Van Tassel, farmer 

near Rochester, N. Y. 

531 Isaac, born about 1794. His wife was Sally 

Cornell. He removed to near Rochester, was 
a farmer. Children's names not learned. He 
died June 3, 1886. 

206 Wright Carpenter, son of Samuel," was born at 
North Castle, Westchester County, about 1750. He was 
a blacksmith by trade, and about the time of his mar- 
riage he removed to Orange County, where on the Wal- 
kill he had land and a saw mill. His will is dated Sep- 

* She was the daughter of William and Phebe (Carpenter) Forman 
(see No. "jS), 



Samuel of Westchester Co.— \ ISA: 1 5 1 

tember 18, 1784, and was proved January i, 1785;* it 
shows wife Mercy and the following children : 

532 Mary Elizabeth, married James White before 
1784, as per her father's will. 

^2,2i Rebecca. 

534 Wright, born about 1770. 

207 Samuel Carpenter, son of Samuel," was born at 
North Castle, Westchester County, just after the death 
of his father in 1754. The appearances are that his 
mother and children removed to Long Island during 
the Revolutionary War. The records of St. George's 
Church at Hempstead show that Samuel, on November 
17, 178 1, was there married to Esther, daughter of Wil- 
ham and Rachel (Coles) Hopkins. After the peace they 
returned to Westchester County, where Mr. Carpenter 
purchased a farm at Greensburgh, on which he resided 
until his death. His will was proved September 23, 1822, 
and names his wife Esther, son William |6oo, son Coles 
1 1 700, and to daughters Phebe and Esther each I1250. 

Children. 

S2>S William, born at North Castle, 1783. 

536 Coles. 

537 Phebe. 

538 Esther. An Esther Carpenter of Greens- 

burgh, will proved December 12, 1842. 
538^ Benjamin. 
538^ Rachel. 

*Vide N. Y. Wills, vol. 37, p. 389. Nicholas Carpenter, a witness. 

Wright Carpenter to Zeno Carpenter, mortgage on 50 acres at Rye 
Ferry, bounded east by John Hawkins, west by land of Gilbert Merritt, 
deceased, south by Grace Church Street, and north by Byram River ; 
also I 2 acres known as Fox Island, bounded north by lands of Gilbert 
Merritt, deceased, southerly and easterly by Byram River, and westerly 
by lands of Andrew Shuck. All to secure the sum of 300 pounds. 
Dated April 10, 1784. Recorded May 27, 1784. (Jamaica Records, 
vol. C, p. 62.) Amos Morell and Thomas Carpenter, Witnesses. 



1 52 The Carpenter Family in America 

2J4 Zeno Carpenter^ son of William," was born 
May 18, 1762. His first wife was Lydia Clark. She \ 
died December 6, 18 13. He then married Sarah Hoag. 
She died December 16, 1835. He was a minister of the 
Friends' Society, and a deeply religious man. 

Children. 

539 Bethany, married Henry Barmore. She died 

April 5, 1854. 

540 Zeno, died October 18, 1818. 

541 Sarah, died March 3, 1826. 

542 Susanna, died in infancy. 

543 Ruth, died in infancy. 

544 Elizabeth, died January 22, 18 16. 

545 Clark, born January 18, 1801, died Novem- 

ber 13, 1888. 

546 Lydia, died December 5, 18 13. 

2J3 Seaman Carpenter, son of William," was born 
February 10, 1760. His wife was Sarah Seaman^ who 
was born August 30, 1771. They were married on 
March 19, 1791, and were residents of Saratoga County. 
He died August 30, 1842. She died September 19, 
1806. 

Children. 

547 John, born December 21, 1793. 

548 Sarah, born January 20, 1797. 

549 Ruth, born October 14, 1799, married Asa 

Barker of Barkersville, and their son William 
C. of Poughkeepsie furnishes this line. 

550 Hiram, born December 14, 1801. 

223 Willett Carpenter, son of Archealus,^^ was born at 
North Castle, Westchester County, August 6, 1756. He 
was "a loyalist" during the Revolutionary struggle, be- 
ing a Colonel in De Lancey's Battalion, and, as a conse- 



Willett of St John, N, B, 153 

quence, at the close of the war was compelled to leave 
the country. He had been married only a short while. 
His wife was Mary Davenport. They left New York 
in the ship Cyrus, September, 1783, for St. John, New 
Brunswick (accompanied by the entire family of his 
father). On the voyage his wife gave birth to their son 
Willett, who, as far as I can learn, was their only child. 
He became an extensive ship owner, and afterwards, in 
partnership with David Hatfield, was a prosperous mer- 
chant at St. John. He was a communicant of Trinity 
Episcopal Church, St. John, and a man well known 
in the community for his ability and honest dealing. 

Children. 

551 Willett, born at sea on frigate Cyrus, Sep- 
tember, 1783. 

225 Coles Carpenter, son of Archealus,^^ was born 
at North Castle, Westchester County, May 23, 1761. 
His wife was Elizabeth, daughter of Benjamin Birdsall of 
Queens County, L. I. She was born January 16, 1765. 
They were married July 20, 1788. She lived to a great 
age, being over one hundred years old at the time of her 
death. (Her mother was Rachel Carpenter.) With his 
father's family (Archealus) he came to New Brunswick* 
in 1783 and located his farm and homestead at "Rich- 
Mr. J. W. Lawrence, President of the New Brunswick Historical 
Society, has gathered many historical reminiscences concerning these loyal 
refugees (of which his ancestor was one). He has published his glean- 
ings under the title of "Foot-Prints 1783-1883, or. Incidents in 
the Early History of New Brunswick." McMillan, Prince William 
Street, St. John, is the publisher. Mr. Lawrence sends me a picture 
of "Old Trinity" Church, where Willett Carpenter worshipped. 

* These " refugees " in their exile did not forget their "old homes," as 
may plainly be seen in the names they gave to their "new homes," 
"Queens County," "Hempstead," etc., e:c. "Carpenter's Post 
Office" is in Queens County, N. B. 



1 54 The Carpenter Family in America 

mond Corners," Queens County, N. B., where he died 
(1808?). 

Children. 

552 Benjamin, born April 14, 1790, died unmar- 

ried, i860. 

553 Phebe, born April 25, 1794, died unmarried. 

554 Rachel, born November 27, 1792, married 

James Springer of Grand Lake; was living 
1884. 

555 Archealus, born November 3, 1795, married 

Eleanor Ebbett. 

556 Rebecca, born March 28, 1797, married her 

cousin Thomas Carpenter, and removed to 
Boston. She was living in Halifax, 1888. 

557 Hannah, born January i, 1800, married an 

Andrews or Denton. 

558 Birdsall, born March 25, 1802. 

559 Coles, born October 29, 1804. He married 

Sarah Sypher, September 25, 1828. 

560 Elizabeth, born April 19, 1807, married in 

1827 to Samuel Bishop. 



230 Thomas Carpenter, son of Archealus,^^ was born 
February i, 1775, and with his father settled in New 
Brunswick, 1783. His wife was Catharine Shaw. He 
was a farmer in Queens County, N. B., and all his chil- 
dren were born there. 

Children. 

561 John, born August 4, 1796, died same year. 

562 Sarah, born March 22, 1798, married Robert 

Smith. 

563 William, born January 28, 1800. 

564 Timothy, born March 11, 1802. 



Thomas of New Brunswick — J 783 155 

^6^ Phebe, born May 12, 1804, married Thomas 
Goulding. 

566 Rebecca, born June 17, 1806, married Isaac 

Merritt. 

567 Archealus, born May i, 1809. 

568 Amy, born June 8, 181 1, married George 

Gerow, March 7, 1832, of Woodstock, N. B. 

569 Elizabeth, born September 26, 18 13, mar- 

ried Samuel Jones Carleton of St. John, 
N. B. 

570 Thomas Wellington, born April 12, 1818. 

236 Benjamin Carpenter, son of Silas,^^ ^^as born at 
Greenwich, Conn., 4.6.. i2mo. 1776. His wife was Phebe 
Weeks, daughter of James and Sarah Weeks. She was 
born October 27, 1777. They were married February 
20, 1806. He died 23, i, 1824. 

Ctuldren, 

571 Charity, born 4d. 5mo. 1808. She died 

January 27, 1824. 

572 Sarah, born 3od. 6mo. 18 10. She married 

John T. Carpenter (No. 480). 

573 Silas, born 2id. 6mo. 1813. He died 21, 6, 

1813. 

574 Esther Jane, born 28d. 8mo. 18 18, married 

William Carpenter (No. 485). 

242 Jotham Carpenter, son of Benjamin,^" was born 
at North Castle, August 26, 1763. His wife was Susan- 
nah, daughter of Aaron and Mary Forman. She was 
born March 8th, 1764, being, as the record states, one of 

The will of Benjamin Carpenter of Rye was proved 1825, and the 
will of his widow Phebe was proved May 6, 1834, and shows daugh- 
ters Sarah and Esther Jane, and her brothers Benjamin and Jesse K. 
Weeks. 



1 56 The Carpenter Family in America 

a pair of twins, the other having been still-born. 
They were married 1784, and were farmers at North 
Castle. 

Children. 

575 Mary, born December 18, 1784, married 

Nathaniel Paine, near Utica, N. Y. 

576 Sarah, born December i, 1786, married An- 

drew Merritt, cartman. New York city. 

577 Phebe, born September 2, 1789, married Bailey 

Paine, Lansingburgh, N. Y. 

578 Ann, born April 17, 1792, married Jesse 

Mosier, New York city. 

579 Aaron Forman, born August 22, 1794. 

580 Hannah, born March 8, 1797, married Sea- 

man Mosier and Benjamin Underbill, Greens- 
burgh, N. Y. 

581 Benjamin, born October 7, 1799. 

582 Charity, born May 10, 1802. Not married. 

583 Jane, born December 30, 1 804, married Thorne 

Griffen, New York city. She was living 
1884. 

584 John Jotham, born May 26, 1808. 



243 Timothy Carpenter, son of Benjamin,^° was born 
June 7, 1769. His wife was Sarah Hoag. They were 
farmers, Pittstown, Rensaelaer County, N. Y. 

Children. 

585 Benjamin, born probably about 1800. 

586 Ezekiel. 

587 Silas. 

588 Sarah. 

589 Hannah. 

590 Phebe. 



John of Rensaelaer Co*, N, Y. 157 

244 John Carpenter, son of Benjamin/" was born 
December 19, 1775. His wife was Susan Paine, Pitts- 
town, Rensaelaer County, N. Y. 

Children. 

591 Lydia. 

592 Charity. 

593 lucretia. 

594 Benjamin. 

595 Stephen. 

596 John. 

597 George. 

598 William. 

599 Charles. 

600 Mary. 

601 Susannah. 

246 John Carpenter, son of Timothy,^' was born at 
North Castle, Westchester County, May 18, 1763. His 
wife was Susanna Tripp. They were married * April 
14, 1784. He was a farmer at Greenwich, Conn., where 
he died April 22, 1842. His will was proved 1843. 

Children. 

602 Hannah, born about 1785, married Samuel 

Willetts of Harrisons. 

603 Sarah, born about 1787, married Gilbert, son 

of David and Susannah Dickerson, February 
14, 1821. 

604 Elizabeth, born about 1790. Not married. 

605 Matilda, born about 1792, married John, son 

of Jesse and Phebe Sutton of Harrisons, 
farmers. 

247 William Carpenter, son of Timothy,^' was born 
at North Castle November 20, 1768. His wife was 

* Timothy, William, Abigail, and Joseph Carpenter are witnesses to 
the marriage. (Vide Purchase Meeting Records.) 



158 The Carpenter Family in America 

Deborah, daughter of Reese* and Hannah (Robbins) 
Cock. She was born January 23, 1767. They were 
married January 20, 1788. She died November 7, 1826. 
He died September 15, 1836, and his will was proved 
February 15, 1837. They had a large and very pro- 
ductive farm at Pleasantville, Westchester County. 

Children. 

606 Reese, born October 12, 1789. 

607 Phebe, born March 20, 1791. 

608 Timothy, born August 27, 1792. 

609 David Robbins, born July 11, 1794. 

610 Ferris, born May 3, 1796. 

611 Hannah, born January 18, 1798, married 

Aaron Sutton, farmer, Coffins Summit, 
Duchess County. 

612 Sarah, born July 23, 1799, married William 

Smith, Harrisons. She died July 15, 1843. 

613 William, born April 22, 1801. 

614 John H., born February 17, 1803. ^is wife 

was Amelia Darrow. He died June 3, 1827. 
No children. 

615 Daniel Ferris, born March 4, 1805. 

616 Job R., born April 23, 1807. 

249 Asa Carpenter, son of Asa,^^ ^^s born at White 
Plains, Westchester County, about 1760, where he mar- 
ried Patience Barnes. He purchased a farm at Ver- 
gennes, Vermont, and became a resident of that town. 

Children. 

617 Richard, born about 1785. 

618 Elizabeth. 

* •* Rees Cock," son of John Cock, of Oyster Bay, was married to 
Hannah, daughter of Jeremiah Robbins, of Oyster Bay, L. I., 3 day, 
3 month, 1762. (Vide Westbury Meeting Records.) 



Daniel P. of Michigan 159 

255 Powell Carpenter, son of Benedict,^* was born 
at New Castle, Westchester County, February i, 1770. 
On October 9, 1794, he was married to Lucy Kellam of 
Paupac, Pa. She was born March 10, 1779. In 
1794 he located at Ninthtown, Ontario County, N. Y., 
from which place he removed to Wheatland, Monroe 
County, in March, 1 809. There is an excellent sketch 
of Powell Carpenter in " The Pioneers of Western New 
York," by John Kelsey, Rochester, 1854, and also in 
" History of Phelps and Gorham's Purchase." Mr. Car- 
penter died January 5, 1853. 

Children. 

619 Ezra, born June 24, 1796. 

620 Ira, born March 11, 1798. 

621 Powell, born December 7, 1802. 

622 Charles F., born July 3, 1809. 

623 Thomas Jefferson, born July 15, 1807. 

624 Benjamin Bowen, born June 12, 18 13. 

There were five others who died young or without heirs. 

259 Daniel P» Carpenter, son of Benedict,^'* was born 
August 22, 1 78 1. His wife was Annie Ketcham. We 
can give no better or plainer genealogical account of 
him than he himself gave in a letter dated at " Orion, 
Michigan, July 11, 1849," which is as follows: 

Dear Sir : My father's name was Benedict Carpenter, and his father 
was Benedict. My father's family comprised five daughters & three sons, 
viz, — Catherine, Hannah, Phebe, laziah, & Abigail (all of whom mar- 
ried and had children), Powell, Benedict, & Daniel (two of whom mar- 
ried and had children). Benedict was not married ; he died May 8, 
1 849, aged 69 years, 8 months, and 1 9 days. I am the youngest of the 
eight, and shall be 68 years old the 2 2d of August. I was married in 
New Cornwall, Orange County, N. Y., in the year 1807. We had 
eight children, — five girls & three boys. Four of the daughters married 
and had children ; two of them live in Hartsville, Steuben County, N. Y., 
and the other one in Greenwood in same County, but she died June 18, 



1 60 The Carpenter Family in America 

1849. My oldest child, Mary, was born April 17, 1808; Benedict R. 
Carpenter was born April 17, 1810; Hannah was born February 14, 
1813 ; Abigail was born March 15, 1815 ; Lucy was born August 26, 
1817 ; Powell was born October 11, 1820 ; Sarah Ann was born Janu- 
ary 30, 1823; Charles K. was born January 23, 1826. Benedict is 
married and lives in Waterford, Oakland County, Mich. Charles is mar- 
ried and has one son, Clinton ; he lives in Orion, Oakland County, Mich. 
Sarah Ann is married and has two children, Susan & Charles. I lost my 
wife February 19, 1848, aged 61 years, 5 months, and 25 days. Abigail 
died June 2, 1840, aged 25 years, 2 months, and 27 days. Powell died 
July 6, 1845, aged 24 years & 9 months, lacking 5 days. My wife and 
I lived together over 40 years ; we had eight children, lived to bury 
two, and see six married and well settled, for which I am very thankful 
to God my Saviour, who is the Saviour of all men and especially them 
that believe. If I have not given the record so you can understand I will 
try to be more explicit. Yours with esteem, wishing you may succeed in 
your great task. Pray God to assist, for he is able & willing. 

D. P. Carpenter. 

Children. 

624 Mary, born April 17, 1808. She married 

Hiram Powell of Hartsville, Steuben County, 
N. Y., and had large family. 

625 Benedict K., born April 17, 18 10. 

626 Hannah, born February 14, 18 13, married a 

clergyman named Dewey. She died about 
1890, leaving several children. 

627 Abigail, born March 15, 18 15, died 1840. 

Not married. 

628 Lucy, born August 26, 1817, married Stephen 

Amidon. She died 1870, leaving sons Albert, 
Charles, and a daughter. 

629 Powell, born October 11, 1820, died 1845. 

Not married. 

630 Sarah Ann, born January 30, 1823, married 

Robert G. Rudd. She died at Detroit, Mich., 
1 890. Had son Charles W., and daughter Etta, 
who married Elihu W. Bi Hard of Chicago. 

631 Charles K., born January '23, 1826. 



Levi of Westchester Co., N. ¥♦ i6i 



263 Levi Carpenter, son of Daniel/^ was born at 
Somers, Westchester County, N. Y., 21, 10, 1774. He 
was a farmer and wheelwright. All his life was spent in 
his native town. He had a special adaptiveness for de- 
vising ingenious farming implements, and several times 
visited Washington in the interest of his patents. Prob- 
ably the best known of these was the " L. C." plough- 
share, which for many years was in popular demand. 
His wife was Fanny, daughter of Pell Sutton. She was 
born August 20, 1776, and died December 23, 1865. 
Mr. Carpenter died December 4, 1852. They were 
members of the Friends' Society, and highly respected in 
the community. 

Children. 

6^3 Thomas D., born about 1797. 
634 Winifred S., born January 20, 1800, married 
William Carpenter.^^^ 

6^^ Bailey, born about 1802. 

61^6 Emeline, born July 8, 1803, married John 
Pugsley, and had four children, viz. : Fanny, 
Elias, Hiram, and Mariette. The last named 
married James W. Carpenter.'^^' 

637 Pell, born about 1806. Went to New Or- 

leans about 1833. Nothing further known. 

638 Caroline, born about 1808, married Samuel 

Tompkins. 

639 Pamelia, ) twins, born about 18 11. Pamelia 

640 Cornelia, j married David Mallett, and had 

Isabella, George, and Dora. Cornelia married 
Eaton Kipp and had daughter Niletta, who 
married Augustus Burdick. 

641 Peter Roe, born August 23, 18 14. 

642 Esther, born about 1816. Not married. 

264 James Carpenter, son of Daniel,^^ ^^s born 
9d. 9mo. 1776. He was a farmer at Somerstown, 



1 62 The Carpenter Family in America 

where he died 1840. His wife was Phebe Underhill, 
daughter of John and Sarah (Thorne) Underhill. She 
died 1846. 

Children. 

643 Cornelius, married Jane Waterbury and has 

son Adelbert of Sing Sing. 

643^ Harriet, married Edward Maurice, two chil- 
dren. 

643^ Hannah, married David Pugsley, two children. 

643'' Phebe, married Elias Pugsley, two children. 

643*^ Ann Augusta, married John Secor, one son. 

27J Daniel Carpenter, son of Daniel,^^ ^as born 26, 
2, 1794. He was a blacksmith and farmer at Somers- 
town. His wife was Sally Tompkins. 

Children. 

644 Zeno, born about 18 14. He married Clarissa, 

daughter of Samuel Whiting of Stamford, 

Conn. She was born November 19, 181 8. 
644^ Washington, who married and had large 

family of children, but name and whereabouts 

unknown. 
644^ Augustus, married and had family. Nothing 

further known. 

272 John Carpenter, son of Joseph,^^ was born at Har- 
risons about 1770. His wife was Mary, daughter of 
Isaac Webber, she being then the widow of Thomas 
Hopkins. He (John) was a mechanic at Purchase, 
Westchester County. 

Children. 

645 Jasper. 

646 Mary. Not married. 

647 Abigail, married Jonathan Sniffen of Harrisons. 

She died 1846. 



David of Southold, L, L 1 63 

648 Catharine, also became the wife of Jonathan 

Sniffen. 

649 Thomas Hopkins, married Harriet Wilson. 

No children. 

650 Isaac Webber. 

651 David. 

652 Joseph, farmer at White Plains; wife Mary 

Little. 
6^2 Nathan. 

275 David Carpenter, son of Joseph,^^ was born about 
1780. His wife was Betsy Carpenter.^^^ They removed 
to Southold, Suffolk County, L. I. 

January 9, 1832. He bought 23 acres at Southold 
for 1 1 300. (Vide Riverhead Records.) His will, dated 
November 8, 1858, proved September 4, i860, gives to 
wife Betsy ^200 per year, to son Warren his house, etc., 
to son Enoch F. and his wife Mary property in Green- 
port, etc. In case Warren dies without issue then his 
share to go to his brother's children. (Vol. 7, p. 277, 
Riverhead Surrogate's office.) 

Children. 

654 Enoch F., born July 21, 18 17. 
6^^ Warren, born April 24, 1822. 

276 Jesse Carpenter, son of Joseph,^^ was born about 
1785. His wife was Anna, daughter of Samuel and 
Molly Whiting of Darien, or Stamford, Conn. She was 
born November 17, 18 13. 

Children. 

6^6 Harvey, born 1816, died September 9, 1821. 

657 Charles H., born February 7, 1822, Darien, 

Conn. 

658 Clarissa. 

659 Ann Elizabeth. 



1 64 The Carpenter Family in America 

282 Elisha Carpenter^ son of Jonathan,^^ was born No- 
vember 15, 1786. His wife was Lettia M., daughter of 
Giles and Lydia Seaman. They were married May 18, 
1809. He was a printer in New York city, where he 
died May 12, 1863. 



283 Benedict Carpenter^ son of Jonathan/'' was born 
at Scarsdale, Westchester County, May 5, 1791. His 
wife was Phebe, daughter of Joseph and Phila Griffen. 
She was born February 16, 1805, married October 18, 
1832. He died September 24, 1873. She died April 
12, 1892. They were farmers at Scarsdale, where the 
family still reside. 

Children, 

660 Esther G., born August 30, 1833, married 

April 15, 1858, Edmund Titus. He was born 
1 83 1, died October 11, 1892. Has daughter 
Lizzie, who married Henry W. Sackett. 

661 Charles, born January 7, 1836. 

662 Jonathan Horton, born June 10, 1838. 

663 Richard Elisha, born January 21, 1841, 

married November 17, 1864, to Mary W. 
Titus. 

664 Phebe Jane, born April 10, 1844. 

665 Benedict, born June 16, 1847. 



284 Joseph Carpenter^ son of Jonathan,^7^as born Sep- 
tember 3, 1793. His wife was Margaret W.,* daughter 
of Isaac and Sarah Cornell. They were married Septem- 

* She was granddaughter of John and Alice Cornell, born November 
18, 1793, so great-granddaughter of Joseph and Phebe Cornell, and 
great-great-granddaughter of Richard Cornell (or Cornwall) of Long 
Island. 



Haydock of Ulster Co., R Y. 165 

ber 15, 1 8 14, and had a large farm at Scarsdale. He died 
June I, 1872. She died May 29, 1874. 

Children, 

666 Esther, born July 20, 181 5, married Moses, 

son of Joseph and Hannah Pierce of Pleasant- 
ville. She died March 26, 1900.'*' 

667 Jonathan, born November 9, 18 16, married 

Phila Jane Benedict, January 11, 1862. No 
issue. He died at New Rochelle, 17, 8, 
1900, in his 84th year. 

668 Dorcas, married William, son of Stephen and 

Margaret Cornell. 



287 Haydock Carpenter, son of Elijah,^^ was born at 
Plattekill, Ulster County, N. Y., May 7, 1783. His 
wife was Deborah, daughter of Nehemiah Selleck and 
Millicent Betts. She was born June 3, 1787, and died 
September 2, 1856. He was a carpenter by trade, and 
also had a farm at Clintondale. 

Children. 

669 Selleck, born December 23, 1805. 

670 Lois, born November 14, 1 807, married Henry 

P., son of Isaac Sutton of Clintondale. She 
died June 2, 1841. No children. 

671 Aaron, born December 9, 1809. He was a 

carpenter by trade. Married Mary, daughter 
of Jabez Hull. They removed to Virginia. 
No family. 

* Pierce — At her home, Pleasantville, N. Y. , Third month, 26th, 1 900, 
Esther Carpenter Pierce, widow of Moses Pierce, in the 8 5 year of her 
age. Relatives and friends are invited to the funeral at Chappaqua 
Meeting House, Third month, 28th, at 1:30 p. m. 

Pierce — Suddenly, of pnuemonia, March 24, 1900, Margaret Car- 
penter, daughter of Esther C. and the late Moses Pierce, of Pleasant- 
ville, N. Y. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the funeral at 
Chappaqua Meeting House, on March 28, at 1:30 p. m. 



1 66 The Carpenter Family in America 

672 Robert, born July 22, 1812. 

673 Mary, born October 22, 18 14, married James, 

son of Josiah Hartshorne, farmers at Clinton- 
dale. 

674 William, born March 22, 18 17. 

675 John, born November 4, 18 19. 

676 Deborah, born March 8, 1822, died at Clin- 

tondale, January 16, 1848. 

677 Olive B., born May 14, 1825, died at CHn- 

tondale, August 12, 1838. 

678 MiLLicENT, born July 6, 1827, died at Chn- 

tondale, June 2, 1853. 

679 David, born June 28, 1832. Was a physician. 

680 George Alexander, born March 24, 1824. 



290 James Townsend Carpenter, son of James,^^ was 
born at Purchase, Westchester County, January 21, 
1783. His wife was Hannah, daughter of Gilbert and 
Abigail Fowler. They were married September 10, 
1840. He was a silversmith by trade, and resided at 
Purchase. 



291 Enoch Carpenter, son of James,^^ was born Sep- 
tember 29, 1786. His wife was Sophia, daughter of Gil- 
bert and Susanna Lane. He was a grocer. New York 
city. He had a residence at Harrisons, Westchester 
County. His will was proved January 26, 1831, in 
which he mentions his wife, his brothers James and Ezra, 
and the following 

Children. 

681 Emma. 

682 David L. I Appear to be of North 

683 Ann Eliza, j Castle, 1845. 

684 James G. 



Townsend of New York City 167 

293 Ezra Carpenter, son of James/^ was born Febru- 
ary 23, 1789. His wife was Esther, daughter of Stephen 
and Hannah Barnes. They were married August 14, 
181 1. He was a blacksmith and farmer at Purchase, and 
had son 

685 James, born August 27, 18 13. 



295 Job Carpenter, son of James,^^ was born Septem- 
ber 5, 1794. His first wife was Phebe, and his second 
Maria, both daughters of James and Lydia Underbill.* 
He was a farmer at Purchase. 

Children. 

686 Alonzo, born August 30, 1830. Is a resident 

of Sing Sing ; married Miss South. 

687 Maria, born December 31, 1832, married 

Lawrence. 

688 Elizabeth, married her cousin, James Carpen- 

ter, No. 684. 

689 Helen, died young. 

690 Susan, married James Black. 



297 Townsend Carpenter, son of James,^^ ^as born 
May 19, 1800. He was a grocer in partnership with his 
son Isaac in Spring Street, New York, corner Dominick 
Street. His wife was Phebe, daughter of Isaac'^^ and 
Lydia Carpenter. She was born 5, 6, 1805. They were 
married October 5, 1823. She died at Purchase, Sep- 

* Lydia Underhill, 268, was daughter of Daniel, 85, and Leah Car- 
penter. She married James Underhill and had eight children. After her 
death Mr. Underhill married her sister Tamar, 269 ; they had one son. 
Of these children four married Carpenters, viz.: Phebe, Maria, Jane, 
and Daniel. 



1 68 The Girpcntcr Family in America 

tember i, 1884, aged 80 years, having survived her hus- 
band, who died June 29, 1868. 

Children. 

691 Isaac Thorne, born January 10, 1825. Liv- 

ing at 45 Dominick Street, New York, 1900. 
Not married. 

692 David R., born April 10, 1827, died Decem- 

ber 28, 1849. Not married. 

693 Adelia a., is Hving (1900) at 45 Dominick 

Street, New York. Not married. 



298 John Carpenter, son of Abel,^" was born, proba- 
bly in New York city, about 1783, and is no doubt the 
same one who is named in the New York Directory for 
the year 181 1 as a ship-carpenter, residing at 104 Bedlow 
Street, which is also believed to be the home of his 
father, as well as that of his brother Robert ^'^^ but no 
fiirther trace is found. 



299 Robert Carpenter, son of Abel,^ was probably born 
in New York city about 1785. Wife's name is not 
known. (I have written many times to the family, but 
they never answer.) 

Children. 

1694 Richard F., who is a director in the Kings 
County Savings Bank of Brooklyn, with resi- 
dence at 403 Berry Street and also at South- 
old, L. I. He has a daughter Hannah. 

695 Carman R. 

696 John Reeve. 

697 Elizabeth. 



Richard of New York— J8J9 169 



300 Richard Carpenter, son of Abel ,9° was born 
about 1790. He was a ship-carpenter, and as such is 
mentioned in the New York Directory for 18 19. His 
wife was Maria Southworth of Brooklyn. 

Children. 

698 Josephine, born 1836. 

699 John, born August 16, 1837. 

700 Rachel Josephine, born June 21, 1840. 

701 Mary Elizabeth, born February 3, 1842. 

302 Israel Carpenter, son of Samuel,^' was born, pro- 
bably on Long Island, about 1785. He came with his 
parents to White Plains, and on February 15, 1809, he 
married Amelia Horton. They had 

702 Rebecca, born October 18, 1812. She died 

December 18, 18 16. 

703 Hannah F., born about 18 16. She married 

Thomas Lawrence of New York city. 

304 Mott Carpenter, son of Samuel,^' was born 
1893. ^^ w^^ ^ blacksmith at White Plains, but like 
his father went to Long Island for a wife, she being 
Maria, daughter of Wright and Mary Frost. 

Children. 

704 William F., born July 10, 1815, wife Eliza- 

beth Baker, of New York. He was a tobacco 
dealer at 250 Henry Street, New York, 1862. 

705 Rebecca, born September 3, 181 9. 

706 Edward F., born March 31, 1824. Builder, 

217 Delancey Street, 1862. 

707 Samuel M., born March 23, 1826. 

306 Robert Carpenter, son of Jacob,^* was born about 
1760. His wife was Sarah Crawford. They removed 



lyo The Carpenter Family in America 

from Westchester County and settled at Duanesburgh, 
Schoharie County, N. Y. 

Children. 

708 Ruth, married Abraham Carpenter.^^^ 

709 Catharine, never married. 

710 Mary, married Willett Kipp. 

711 Deborah, married Caleb Carpenter.^^^ 

712 Jacob, married Catharine White, and she after- 

wards married William Whipple. 

713 Caleb, married Maria Sternbergh. 

714 David, married Judith Wilber. 

715 Phebe, married James Carpenter.^^* 

716 Jane, married William Case. 

717 Betsey, married Joseph Wing. 

718 Sally, married Jedediah White. 

3J6 Elizabeth Carpenter, daughter of Coles,'"^ was 
born at Duck Pond, Musketa Cove, L. I., about 1758. 
She married Daniel, son of John and Martha Searing, of 
Searingtown, L. I. He was born June 28, 1759. They 
removed to " Mott Haven," Westchester County, where 
for many years he was a pattern-maker in the foundry of 
Jordan Mott, who was a near relative of his wife. They 
had several children, who still are known in the vicinity 
of Mott Haven; one was Alfred Searing, also a pattern- 
maker and afterwards a plumber. 

318 Deborah Carpenter, daughter of Coles,'"^ was 
born May 6, 1766. She married Jesse, son of Joseph 
and Freelove (Weeks) Coles. He was born September 
5, 1757. He was a soldier of the Revolution, doing good 
service in the American army. He was taken prisoner 
while carrying a message to General Washington and was 
confined many months in the prison ship at the Walla- 
bout. He was also one of the first Methodist class- 



Morris, Son of Coles — J 76 J- 1 826 171 

leaders at Musketa Cove. Their marriage license is 
dated March 20, 178 1, and they were married a few days 
later. They then removed to Greensburgh, Westches- 
ter County. They had a large family.* One daughter, 
Sarah Ann, married James S. Carpenter of Glen Cove. 
Mrs. Deborah Coles died March 27, 1837, and it is said 
that she exacted a promise from her husband that after 
her death he should marry her sister Freelove (then the 
widow of Rev. John Searing), and in accordance with the 
promise he did soon after marry her. He lived but a 
short while afterwards, dying January 11, 1839. His 
children were Phebe^ married John Van Gelder, Sarah 
Ann, married James S. Carpenter, ^^^ Carpenter, Stephen, 
David, Benjamin, Joseph, and Jesse. 

3J7 Morris Carpenter, son of Coles,'"^ was born at 
Duck Pond, Musketa Cove, February 28, 1761. His 
wife was Abigail, daughter of Jordan and Ruth (Mott) 
Lawrence. The marriage license is dated July 17, 1780; 
they were married October 25, 1781. In 1785 they sold 
their place at Musketa Cove and removed to " Middle 
Patent," New Castle, Westchester County, where he 
purchased a large farm (161 acres). His wife Abigail 
died March 14, 18 16, and a little while afterwards he 
married Mary, the widow of John P. Horton. He sold 
his farm and removed upon that of his wife, where he 
continued until his death, October 10, 1826. 

He was a good man, a devoted Christian, and one of 

* Their son Carpenter Coles was an early settler at Norway, Herkimer 
County, and built the first grist-mill there. (Vide History of Herkimer 
County.) 

Jesse Coles bought his farm, about i ^4 miles east of Tarrytown, from 
Aaron Burr, July 2, 1791. Joseph was his executor and came in posses- 
sion of the farm in 1839, and in 1865 sold it to Robert Knapp and re- 
moved to Tarrytown, where his son, Abraham D. Coles, now resides, 
1900. 



172 The arpenter Family in America 

the early members of the Methodist Church at North 
Castle, where he was buried beside the grave of his first 
wife, but no memorial stone was erected to mark their 
graves. The following record is from a leaf of his Bible, 
now in the possession of his granddaughter, Mrs. Abigail 

The will of Jacob Mott, 1803, shows daughter Ruth Lawrence and 
her children, William, Mirriam, and Deborah ; granddaughter Phebe 
Mott, daughter of Joseph, deceased ; my unfortunate daughter Mirriam, 
wife of Benjamin Birdsall ; grandson Benjamin M. Birdsall ; grand- 
daughter Abigail Carpenter, wife of Morris ; sons Jacob and Joseph ; 
granddaughter Abigail Kirby ; granddaughter Phebe, daughter of son 
Richard ; grandson EHsha, son of Richard ; EHzabeth Smith, widow of 
Samuel, of Poughkeepsie ; grandsons Jacob and Joseph, sons of Richard. 
(Vide Jamaica Wills, vol. B, p. 287.) 

Jordan Lawrence was brother of Dr. William Lawrence of Musketa 
Cove ; their parents were Obadiah and Sarah Lawrence. Jordan Law- 
rence married Ruth Mott, November 9, 1763. (Vide St. George's 
Church Records, Hempstead, L. L ) 

Morris Carpenter and Abigail his wife mortgaged to "Peter Thorny 
Craft" one tract of land with dwelling and zy^ acres, the other of 13^ 
acres, beginning at the northeast corner of Benjamin Thorny craft's land 
on the west side of the highway that leads from Musketa Cove to the 
plains, so southerly to land formerly belonging to Capt. Coles Carpenter, 
deceased, etc., etc. Dated April 7, 1784—86. Benjamin Thornycraft, 
Isaac Doty, Jacob Colwell, witnesses. (Vol. C, p. 236, Jamaica 
Records.) 

On November 25, 1826, Jacob Smith, son-in-law of Morris Carpen- 
ter, was appointed administrator of his estate. (Vide Westchester Wills, 
vol. D, p. 209.) His farm was sold to Walter Sutton for ^4,000 and 
proceeds equally divided among his seven children. 

LAWRENCE FAMILY. 

Thompson's History of Long Island gives an account of John, Thomas, 
and William Lawrence. I give the following, in addition, concerning 

William Lawrence, who died in 1680. By first wife (name unknown) 
he had William, John, and Elizabeth. By second wife, who was Eliza- 
beth, daughter of Richard Smith (commonly called Bull Smith) he had 
Mary, Thomas, Joseph, Richard, Samuel, Sarah, and James. (This 
second wife became the wife of Governor Carteret of New Jersey. ) 

William, always known as Major Lawrence, married, about 1680, De- 
borah, daughter of Richard Smith, and had William, Richard, Obediah, 



Benjamin of Musketa Cove — J 769 173 

(Lyons) Hobby of Bedford, at whose house I copied it 
in the summer of 1883. 

Children* 

719 Jordan, born December 17, 1782, died July 

22, 1783. 

720 Coles, born March 3, 1785. 

721 Ruth, born August i, 1787, married Abijah 

Merritt of Mt. Kisco. 

722 Elizabeth, born April 30, 1790, married Jacob 

Smith of North Castle, farmer. 

723 Glorianna, born April 18, 1792, died young. 

724 Benjamin, born September 28, 1795, died 

March 23, 1803. 

725 William, born September 18, 1798. 

726 Sarah, born April 22, 1802. 

727 MiRRiAM, born July 20 (other date torn off). 

She married Samuel Youngs, a cartman of 
New York city. She and her entire family 
are dead. 



3J9 Benjamin Carpenter, son of Coles,'"^ was born 
about 1769. When about 20 years of age, in good 
health, robust and strong, with a prospect of many years 
of usefulness, he stood a chance of taking the small-pox 
from a sick neighbor. So, as was the advice of the prac- 
titioners of that day, he was inoculated with the virus 
and taken to a lonely building to spend the time of sick- 
Daniel, Samuel, Joshua, Adam, Elizabeth, Caleb, Stephen, and two 
others. 

Obediah, married Sarah and had Dr. William, Deborah, Mary, 

Sarah, Samuel, Jordan, and Obedia'h. 

Jordan, married Ruth, daughter of Jacob Mott ; they were married 
November 9, 1763, as per record of St. George's Church, Hempstead. 
Their daughter Abigail married Morris Carpenter (see No. 317), Octo- 
ber 25, I 78 1, as per records of St. George's Church. 



174 The Carpenter Family in America 

ness; but like many an other one so inoculated it 
brought a sure and speedy death, an event in this case 
which for many years caused a pang of sorrow in the 
family circle, as he was a young man of unusual promise 
and one from whom they had hoped much. It is said 
that his death was the means of greatly helping to put a 
stop to the inhuman practice. 



320 Latting Carpenter, son of Coles,'°3 was born at 
the old Benjamin Carpenter homestead situated at Duck 
Pond, on the southerly side of the highway leading from 
Musketa Cove village to Oyster Bay, on December 21, 
1 77 1. When he was about six months old his father re- 
moved to the farm then owned by the Walton family, 
which before that was owned by "Joseph Carpenter," 
"the first," "second," and "third," and on this farm of 
213 acres, afterwards known as the Latting Carpenter 
farm, he continued to reside until 1856, a period of 84 
years. 

The wife of Latting Carpenter was Martha, daughter 
of John and Martha (Smith) Searing* of Searingtown, 
Queens County, L. I. She was born September 14, 
1774, and they were married on Sunday morning, April 
29, 1792, the Rev. Dr. William Phoebus officiating.f 

*John Searing and Martha Smith were married January 11, 1756, 
as per record of St. George's Church, Hempstead, L. I. He was born 
May 28, 1734; she was born January 5, 1737 (both ages Old Style 
reckoning). He was the son of Daniel, and grandson of James. Martha 
Smith was daughter of James Smith, whose wife was Sarah, daughter of 
Thomas Carman. John Searing died October 25, 181 1, his wife Martha 
died January 10, 1819; they had 12 children, viz.: Samuel, 1756, 
Sarah, 1758, Daniel, 1759, James, 1761, Ruth, 1763, Susannah, 
1765, Mary, 1767, Jemmima, 1771, John, 1769, Martha, 1774, 
Jane, 1776, Rebecca, 1779. 

•f-He was at this time living in a part of Latting Carpenter's house. 
The marriage took place at the house of the bride at Searingtown ; they 



Latting of Muskcta Cove — 1 77 1 175 

At about this time (1794) he purchased from his 
brother Morris his right, title, etc., to the farm, paying 
to his sisters the sums left them under the will of their 
father, and so became sole owner with his mother to the 
estate. By reason of the war the farm had in a measure 
"run down," but he so diligently attended to every 
needed detail that he very soon had paid every assumed 
obligation, and brought the land to such a state of pro- 
ductiveness that it was known as one of the best pro- 
perties in the town. Having nearly a mile of frontage on 
Hempstead Harbor, it was easily accessible, and the pro- 
ducts of the farm were thus cheaply conveyed by sloops 
to New York city. As his sons grew to manhood they 
(like the sons of the former owner) chose " following the 
water"; so for them a sloop, "The Ambassador,"* was 
built. The timber was cut on the farm, and she was framed, 
finished, and launched from its shores under their imme- 
diate supervision and handicraft. These interests all 
harmonized and brought prosperity. But aside from all 
these matters Latting Carpenter was a man worthy of 
more than a passing notice. In early manhood he had 
united with the Methodist Episcopal Church. At 18 
years of age he with his sisters, under the preaching of 
Rev. Ezekiel Cooper, became convinced that this society 
were doing good work for the Master, and at the old 

then walked to the church (a short distance), listened to a sermon from 
Dr. Phoebus, and after service returned by wagon to the home of the 
bridegroom at Muslceta Cove, as per letter of Mrs. Mary D. (Carpenter) 
Hammond, See portrait and sketch of life of Dr. Phoebus in Warriner's 
"Old Sands Street Church," pp. 92-95. 

*This vessel was launched in a "little cove," then protected by an 
outside beach from the waters of the harbor. This cove has now entirely 
disappeared, but is well remembered by the writer of this sketch. "The 
Ambassador" was named for Paul's saying (see Ephesians 6, 20). My 
father Benjamin Carpenter was her first captain. She was a very success- 
ful vessel, and was still in commission or use up to about 1865, when she 
was destroyed by fire. 



176 The Carpenter Family in America 

Searingtown Church they together decided to strive for a 
better life, and for many years afterwards they were 
known as "the Methodist Family." With his brother- 
in-law, Rev. John Searing, he visited Riverhead, Comae, 
etc., forming classes and organizing societies, while also 
nearer home he was relied upon as class leader and ex- 
horter to the societies at Searingtown, Hempstead Har- 
bor, and Musketa Cove. 

In this good work he continued all his life. His home 
was the stopping-place for Methodist preachers. A horse 
was always at their service, and every good thing that the 
farm or bay produced was cheerfully provided for them 
as fellow laborers doing the Master's work. 

Martha, the wife of Latting Carpenter, was indeed a 
worthy helpmeet. She was one of ten thousand; words 
but poorly convey her real worth, her godly walk, her 
tact and good motherly care. She lived for her husband 
and children, and died revered by them, regretted by 
neighbors, and missed by the community. She died Sep- 
tember I, 1855, aged 81 years, lacking 13 days. 

Three score years and three of married life 

With never a single word of strife ! 

With thought and aim that seemed as one. 

Their work of life was well and truly done. 

Early to Christ themselves they gave, ^ 

And endeavored others then to save, — 

Blessed indeed ! — for "they died in the Lord," 

Died as they lived ! ever trusting in his word. 

After the death of his wife he concluded to sell the 
farm and remove to the village of Glen Cove, to be nearer 
the church and also to lighten the burden from farm cares. 
So in 1856, after an occupancy of 84 years, the farm 
passed into other hands and is now the site of the pros- 
perous village of Sea Cliff with its thousands of summer 
residents. He built a very comfortable and commodious 
residence at the corner of School Street and Cottage Row, 



Latting of Glen Gove, L» L 177 

Glen Cove, but only lived a short time after its comple- 
tion, as on February 24, 1858, he departed this life, aged 
86 years, 2 months, and 3 days. He was buried by the 
side of his wife in a plot set apart for a burial-place be- 
fore the sale of the farm. This plot was the southeast- 
erly corner of the farm, but is now nearly the center of 
Sea Cliff village. 

When Latting Carpenter died every one knowing him 
mourned the loss of a "good man." On the day of 
the funeral the stores and places of business in the village 
were closed, the church was crowded to overflowing, all 
intent to do honor to the memory of one so justly 
worthy of the homage shown. 

Children, 

728 James Smith, born January 13, 1793. 

729 Sarah, born August 22, 1794. 

730 Benjamin, born January 15, 1796. 

731 John Searing, born December 4, 1796. 

732 Jane, born April 9, 1799. 

733 Elizabeth, born April 5, i8oi,died August 

16, 1802. 

734 Coles, born December 24, 1802. 

735 Latting, born April 16, 1805, died April 18, 

1805. 

736 Elizabeth, born July 30, 1806. 

737 Fanny Ann, born September 20, 1808. 

738 Latting, born April 14, 18 11. 

739 Wesley, born April 18, 18 13, died same day. 

740 Mary Deborah, born October 7, 18 14. She 

is the sole survivor (1901). 

741 Charles Wesley, born February 20, 1818. 

* This family record is taken from the Bible of Latting Carpenter, now 
belonging to the writer hereof 

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lyS The Carpenter Family in America 

A few words will not be amiss regarding the farm and household of Latdng 
Carpenter as the writer remembers it, from say 1836 to 1856. There was 
annually produced tons of hay, acres of corn, wheat, rye, oats, buckwheat, 
flax, etc. Apples, pears, peaches, plums, and cherries all were in greatest 
abundance. Herds of cattle supplied milk, butter, cheese, and winter 
meat ; swine, chickens, ducks, geese, and turkeys were about without num- 
ber ; and one had only to go to the shore at low tide and gather oysters, 
clams, scollops, or mussels by the bushel, or at high ude drop a line and 
draw up delicious bass, blackfish, flounders, mackerel, and a dozen other 
varieties of the finny tribe. The sportsman could take his gun and in 
a little while return with a dozen wild-ducks, or maybe a wild-goose 
or brace of rabbits, woodcock, quail, or snipe. All these I have seen 
brought in from the farm or adjacent harbor. Hospitality was with the 
family a cardinal virtue ; not alone to friends was there a welcome, but 
with an equal attention the wayfarer received food or bed. Every night 
and every morning the family gathered at prayer, and never a meal with- 
out its "grace before and after meat." There was no unnecessary labor 
on the Sabbath ; it was a day ot holy calm and rest. Attendance at church 
was often by walking two miles or more, but about as often the neigh- 
bors gathered at the house to hear preaching from the "circuit rider," 
who knew well where to stop over a Sunday for an audience and a well 
deserved rest for self and horse. To see all the eleven children with their 
children gathered together on a Christmas was a sight not soon to be for- 
gotten. I have seen several such family reunions at the old homestead. 
On one occasion I believe every member but one was present ; they num- 
bered about 50 in all, and none seemed to enjoy the occasion more than 
the aged grand- and great-grand-parents. (D. H. C.) 

32 J Freelove Carpenter, daughter of Coles/"^ was 
born 1774. She married John, son of John and Martha 
(Smith) Searing (a brother to wife of Latting Carpenter). 
He was one of the earliest Methodist preachers on Long 

In the burial-grounds attached to the Searingtown Methodist Episcopal 
Church is to be seen the memorial stone erected to the memory of above. 
By a curious mistake no mention is made that "Freelove Coles" was the 
wife, first, of Rev. John Searing, by whose side she sleeps, — so that many 
have wondered who "Freelove Coles " was. The stones are close to the 
easterly side of the church. I made the following copy of them. 
Rev. John Searing Freelove Coles 

died Oct 29. 1815 died Oct 17. 1843 

aged 46 years aged 69 years 



Leonard of Newburgh 179 

Island, and all through his later life was intensely en- 
gaged in work for the church of his choice. His early 
death was a cause of great regret to his brethren, for he 
seemed endowed with a true and devoted spirit in preach- 
ing the Gospel. His home was in Searingtown, where 
he died October 29, 1815. His widow, about 1838, 
married Jesse Coles of Tarrytown (see No. 318). She 
died October 17, 1843, ^g^d 69 years. 

327 Leonard Carpenter, son of Benjamin,"^ was 
born at Newburgh, Orange County, about 1766. His 
wife was Bridget, daughter of Isaac Belknap of New- 
burgh. He with his brother Jacob were shipbuilders. 
Afterwards, in 1800, they bought from Cadwalader Colden 
the patent * for the ferry to Fishkill and New Windsor, 
which they continued to own and run until their death. 
They were also largely engaged in mercantile pursuits, 
contributing to the growth and prosperity of Newburgh 
in a greater measure than can now be estimated. 

Children. 

74a Benjamin, born February 14, 1793. 

743 Betsey. 

744 Isaac B. Not married. Resided in Newburgh. 

745 Jane B. Not married. Mentioned as treasurer 

of Newburgh Sunday-School Society, 1863. 

746 Alexander B. 

747 Sarah (or Lydia S.). Not married. Resided at 

Newburgh (1857). 

748 Cynthia W., married Francis Crawford of 

Newburgh. Resided at Detroit, Mich., 1859. 

*They paid ^2,500 for this patent, and in 1826, Bridget, widow of 
Leonard, sold same to their son Alexander, and on same day Alexander 
and Jane sold to Isaac. (Vide Ruttenberger's History of Newburgh.) 

A Daniel Carpenter and Martin Wilsie ran this ferry in 1782— 1802. 
Leonard Carpenter was trustee of Newburgh 1806-18 15, as was also 
Isaac Belknap, jr. 



i8o The Carpenter Family in America 

329 Henry B» Carpenter, son of Benjamin,"^ was 
born at Newburgh, 1771. He was a shipbuilder in New 
York city. His wife was Anna Lockwood of New York 
city (her father was a goldsmith and jeweller). They 
were married 1800. He died 1824. She died 1839. 

Children. 

749 Henry, died young. 

750 Caroline. In 1838 she married Rev. De For- 

rest Ely; died 1882. 

751 MiLLiNGTON L., born July 20, 18 18. 

752 Jane, married George C. Bush. 

753 Mary, married Rev. Dr. Paris. 

754 Adaline, married B. F. Culver. 



338 Luff Carpenter, son of Wright,"^ was born at 
Marlborough, Ulster County, about 1770. His wife was 
Zeuriah Dunham of New Brunswick, N. J. He was a 
shipbuilder in New York city. 

Children. 

755 Ludlow, died in New Orleans, unmarried. 

756 Julia, married D. M. Hedges, printer. New 

York city. 

757 Caroline, married Jesse Foster of Westchester. 

They removed to the West. 

758 Ruth, died unmarried. 

759 Louisa, married Captain Andrew Skiddy and 

then H. H. Jones, both of New York. She 
was living 1884. 

760 Harriet, married a Willis of Oswego, and then 

went to Milwaukee, Wis. 



Captain Mobery — 1 776 1 8 1 

340 Mary Carpenter, daughter of Wright,"^ was born 
about 1775. She married Charles Tooker of Newburgh, 
and had Daniel^ Helen^ and Martha A. Martha A. was 
born 1 8 14 and married Benjamin Pryor of Marlborough, 
and to her (1884) I am indebted for this account of the 
famihes of Joseph Carpenter.^^ 



341 Mobery Carpenter, son of Wright,"^ was born 
about 1776. His wife was Anne Merritt of Marl- 
borough. He was a sloop-captain on the Hudson River, 
sailing for thirty years between Marlborough and Dey 
Street, New York city. One of his sloops was the noted 
fast sailer "Tom Hoyt" ; another was the "Victory." 

Children. 

761 JosiAH, sloop-captain, Marlborough. 

762 Leonard, farmer at Marlborough. 

763 Charles L., born 1809. 

764 James, merchant at Marlborough, 1884. 

765 Althea. Not married. 

766 Cecilia, born 18 10, died June 3, 1891. 

767 Anne D., born 181 1, died July 7, 1895. 



344 Joseph Carpenter, son of Wright,"^ was born 
about 1780. His wife was Margaret Golden* of Mount 
Pleasant, Westchester County. They were farmers at 
Marlborough, N. Y. 

Children. 

768 Louis O., died 1873. 

769 John. 

*A Joseph Carpenter of Newburgh married Martha Elizabeth, daugh- 
ter of David E. Fowler. She was born December ii, 1792, and died 
May 10, 1854. (Vide Newburgh Records.) 



1 82 The Carpenter Family in America 

770 Gilbert, living in Newburgh, 1884. 

771 Ann Matilda, married James Van Nostrand, 

long time President of Merchants' Bank, 
New York. 

772 Amanda,^ married Rev. James Sherwood of 

Duchess County, editor of Home Magazine. 

773 Martha, married Joseph Van Nostrand of 

Brooklyn. 

774 LUCINDA. 

775 Margretta. 



346 Lattingf Carpenter, son of Wright,"^ was born 
about 1790. For a number of years he was a captain of 
sloops, one of them being the "Intrepid," sailing be- 
tween Newburgh and New York. In 1818 to 1824 he 
resided at No. 1 1 Sullivan Street, New York, and with 
his brother Leonard had a grocery store corner Wash- 
ington and Beach Streets. He was appointed adminis- 
trator of his brother Leonard in 1826 and soon after- 
wards removed to Newburgh, where he died about 1850, 
aged 60 years. His will is recorded in New York city. 

Children. 

776 Leonard, who removed to the far West and 

there died. 

777 Hannah, deceased. 

778 Margaret, married Gershom Thorne of Marl- 

borough. Living there 1884. 

•j- George Rice Carpenter, a son of Rev. Charles C. Carpenter of An- 
dover, Mass., married Mary Seymour of New York. She was a grand- 
daughter of Amanda Carpenter, No. 772, wife of Rev. James Sherwood. 
As Mr. George R. Carpenter is a descendant of the Rehoboth line, his 
marriage forms again a union of the two branches. (See Carpenter 
Memorial, p. 732.) 



Stephen of North Castle 1 83 

353 Benjamin Carpenter, son of Benjamin/"' was 
born November 14, 1775. He was a farmer at Somers, 
Westchester County. His wife was Martha Weeks. 
She was born May 8, 1785. They were married Febru- 
ary 17, 1803. She died September 19, 1831. 

Children. 

779 Henry, born May 16, 1804, died May 6, 1884. 

780 Robert N., died 1882. 



357 Stephen Carpenter, son of Abraham, '"^ was born 
at North Castle, Westchester County, " ^d. 8mo. 1763." 
He was bv trade a tanner and currier, having also a farm 
at North Castle, and in his will, which was proved Oc- 
tober 21, 1843, he calls himself "a carpenter." This 
will mentions his wife Phebe and daughter Amy the wife 
of Nathaniel Hyatt. He was thrice married; his first 
wife was Amy Conklin, to whom he was married Febru- 
ary 10, 1783, as per records of Christ Church, Salem; 
his second Catharine Van Wart, and his third Phebe 
Green. He died " fd. lomo. 1843." 

Children. 

781 AmyV. She married Nathaniel Hyatt. They 

had thirteen children, viz.: Maryette, Catha- 
rine A., Nathaniel, Carpenter, Morgan, War- 
ren, Ferdinand, Abraham, Ward, Charles, 
Stephen, Jackson, and Frank. 

782 Eliza. 

Mr. William Carpenter of Amawalk, Westchester County, writes me 
that these children married as follows : Warren married Catharine Wash- 
burn ; Catharine married Thomas Carpenter^^' ; Ferdinand married 
Alice Archer ; Morgan married Emily Secor ; Carpenter married Eliza- 
beth Bird ; Abraham married Ann Pugsley ; Maryette married Samuel 
Washburn ; Stephen married Derinda Townsend ; "Jackson married Eliza 
Powell. 



1 84 The Carpenter Family in America 

358 Peter Carpenter, son of Abraham/^^ was born at 
North Castle, Westchester County, N. Y., about 1764. 
His wife was Deborah, daughter of Caleb and Maplet 
Haight. She was born 1763. He died 1833. His will 
was proved October 28, 1833, ^"^ mentions his wife 
Deborah and the following 

Children. 

783 Abraham, born November 28, 1785. 

784 Freelove, married Nathaniel Merritt, farmer. 

785 Caleb. 

786 Sarah,* married John Young, farmer. 

787 Catharine,*!* married Nathaniel Young, cart- 

man. New York. 

788 Lydia, married Joseph, son of Sutton Rey- 

nolds, farmer, and had Edward, Eliza, and 
Lydia. 

789 Maplet, married Sutton, son of Sutton Rey- 

nolds, farmer. 

790 Ann H.,J married Walter Sutton, farmer at 

North Castle. 

791 Zeno, died young. 

792 Jesse, ) ^^.^^^ 

793 Thcmas, j 

794 James. 

795 Stephen. 

796 Edward. 

797 Seth, died young. 

* Sarah Young had sons Carpenter, Truesdell, Hiram, Nathaniel, and 
daughters Catharine and Sarah. 

f Catharine Young had sons De Witt, Jackson, Asa W., Jesse C, 
John W., Harrison, and daughters Mary, Deborah, Eliza, Emiline, and 
Lydia. 

J Ann H. Sutton had sons Henry, William, and Walter, and daugh- 
ters Maria, Deborah, and Elizabeth. 



Daniel of Pleasant Valley 185 

359 Freelove Carpenter, daughter of Abraham, '^^ ^^s 
born about 1769. She married Daniel Marshall, farmer 
at Yorktown, Westchester County. They had Thomas, 
married Phebe Hunter, and they had Peter C. ; F-^liza, 
married De Witt Young; Ira, married Martha Palmer; 
Asa, married Mary Birdsall ; Phebe, married William 
Davenport, and they had Mary, who married Horace 
Carpenter,'"*^^ and Ira, who married Ann Eliza Car- 
penter. 

# 
36\ James Carpenter, son of Abraham,'^^ ^^^s born at 
North Castle, August 4, 1772. He was a farmer and 
also a tanner and currier, residing at North Castle ; he 
died 1858. His wife was Elizabeth, daughter of Joseph 
Totten. 

Children. 

798 Joseph, born April 15, 1800. 

799 ZoPHAR, born August 5, 1805. 



363 Daniel Carpenter, son of Abraham, '^^ ^vas born 
about 1774. He was a farmer at Pleasant Valley, and a 
fuller by trade. His wife was Fanny Hawks (or Hawks- 
hurst). Married 1799. 

Children. 

800 Edmund, born September 28, 1800. 

801 Asa, born February 11, 1802, married Mary 

Tweedy. 

802 Daniel H., born November 2, 1806. 

803 Phebe Jane, born November 27, 18 13. She 

married James H. Mills, March 24, 1840. 

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1 86 The Carpenter Family in America 

364 Abraham Carpenter, son of Abraham,"^ ^^s born 
about 1776. His wife was Anna Barmore (or Bowman). 
He was a cordwainner and farmer, and removed to 
Ohio, settling about forty miles north of Cincinnati. 

Children. 

804 Nathaniel. 

805 Sarah. 

806 Richard Mott. 

807 Catharine, married David Johnson, and has 

Joel, Eli, Charles, and Caroline. 



365 Isaac Carpenter, son of Abraham, '^^ ^^^s born 
about 1778. He married Mercy Frost and removed 
with his brother to Ohio. He was a tanner and currier 
by trade. 

Children. 

808 Ezra. 

809 Calvin. 

810 Walter. 

8x1 Esther, married Dean King. 

812 Lydia, married Amos Fallis and Eli McMuUen 

and had Susan* and Eli.f 

813 Sarah, married David McMullen. 

* Susan married Milton Hollingsworth. 

f Eli married Phebe Walker. 

Abraham, 364 Isaac,365 and Jacobs^s Carpenter were, early in 1800, 
settlers at Duanesburgh, N. Y., where they remained several years 
and from there removed to Ohio. 

In I 807 Anne Mott, then one of a committee of the Friends to look 
after the welfare of an Indian settlement, writes from *' Brothertown " 
(near De Ruyter and Duanesburgh, N. Y. ) as follows: "We dined 
very pleasantly in a small log house, the home of Isaac Carpenter 
(brother to Abraham)." 22, 10, 1807. (Vide "Adam and Anne 
Mott," p. 71.) 



John of Yorktown— J77J 1 87 

366 Jacob Carpenter, son of Abraham /^^ ^^^^s born 
about 1780. He was also a tanner and currier by trade 
and removed with his other brothers to Ohio, where he 
was living 1843. He first married Phebe, daughter of 
Thomas Wing, and for second wife Elizabeth Comstock. 

Children. 

814 Eliza. 

815 Edward, died young. 

816 Mary, married John Brown. 

817 Thomas, died young. 

367 Thomas Carpenter, son of Abraham,'^^ ^^s born 
about 1782. His wife was Hannah Barmore (or Bow- 
man). Her father was a native of England. He 
(Thomas) was a fuller by trade and also a farmer in 
Monroe County, N. Y. 

Children. 

818 Ethan. 

819 William, married Hannah Cronk. 

820 Alfred, m'arried Martha Cronk (removed to 

Ohio ?) and had Charles^ Esick^ and Hannah. 

821 Thomas, married Catharine Hyatt. (See No. 

357-) 

822 Lydia, married William Coleman. 



370 John Carpenter, son of Jacob,''^ was born at 
Yorktown, Westchester County, August 18, 1771. His 
wife was Sarah Ward. He was a farmer at Yorktown. 
He died 1826, and in his will mentions sons Wright 
and Daniel. 

Children. 

823 William. 

824 Mary, married John (or Jonah) Putney, farmer, 

son of John Putney. 



The Carpenter Family in America 

825 Wright. 

826 Daniel. 

827 Elizabeth, married Joshua Halstead, farmer, 

Somers. 

828 Abraham. 



372 Richardson Carpenter, son of Jacob,'^^ was born 
October 22, 1775. His wife was Phebe, daughter of 
Henry Waters. They were farmers at Somers, West- 
chester County. He died 8, 2, 1855. She died 7, 6, 
1851. 

Children. 

829 Anne, married Jacob, son of Josiah Purdy. 

830 Henry. 

831 Mary. 

832 Eliza Jane. 

833 JuLiETTA, died 8, 3, 1852. 

834 Lydia, married John, son of Robert Hallock. 

835 Joseph, married Susan, daughter of Josiah 

Purdy, and had Elizabeth and Phebe. 

836 Sarah, married Jacob Weeks, and had Frost, 

MeHssa, and Phebe, who married Wright 
Horton, 

837 Esther, married Aaron, son of Robert Hal- 

lock. 



375 Isaac Carpenter, son of Jacob,"^ was born April 
2, 1781. His wife was Patience, daughter of Jacob Hal- 
stead, farmer, Somers. He died February 11, 1837. 
She was born June 7, 1783, died January 17, 1858. 

Children. 

838 Rachel Davenport, married Elisha H. Pow- 
ell, and second Joseph G. Hunter, New Castle. 



Isaac of Somers — J 78 1 189 



839 Mary Halstead, married Edward Secor, 

cartman, New York, and had son Carpenter 
Secor. 

840 Prudence A. 

841 Joshua H. 

842 Ann L., married Thomas Harris, cartman, 

New York, and second Henry Hallock. 

843 Caroline C, married Isaac Post, cartman, 

New York, and second Edward Powell. 

844 Caleb Peirce, married Amelia C. Lawrence. 

(See No. 382.) ' 

845 Eliza J., married Bernardus Hynan, of Som- 

ers. 

846 Fanny D., married John H. Gurney. 

847 Hannah. 

848 Phebe p., married John G., son of Abraham 

Miller of Somers. 



376 Jacob Carpenter, son of Jacob, '^^ was born Janu- 
ary 2, 1784. His first wife was Amy Waters, sister 
to Phebe and Mary. His second wife was Hannah, 
daughter of Jesse Griffen. She was born 20, i, 1796, 
and married 15, 2, 18 15. They were farmers at Somers. 

Children. 

849 Lydia, born about 1805, died young. 

850 Amy W., born about 1807, married Daniel 

H., son of Jesse Griffen and Esther Haviland. 
He was born 12, 12, 18 10, and was married 
i3> 9» 1831. 

851 Jane H., died young. 

852 Abraham, born about 18 13. 



1 90 The Carpenter Family in America 

38 J Isaac Carpenter, son of Gilbert/^^ was born at 
Yorktown, Westchester County, about 1780. His wife 
was Mary, daughter of Gabriel Archer. They were 
farmers at New Castle. 

Children. 

^53 John A., born about 1805. 

854 Susan, born about 1808, married Reuben 

Quinby, merchant, Sing Sing. 

383 Robert Carpenter, son of Gilbert,'^- was born 
about 1784. His wife was Rutb Purdy/'' He was a 
wheelwright at New Castle. He died 27, i, 1854. 

Children. 

855 John, born about 18 10. 

856 Sally. 

857 Isaac. 

858 WiLLETT, married Susan Crittenton, and had 

Sarah and Susan, who died in infancy, and 
a daughter Mary who married a Jewell. Mr. 
Carpenter died at Carmel, July, 1900, aged g^ 
years. 

859 PURDY. 

860 Jacob, died young. 

384 Willett (or William) Carpenter, son of Gilbert,'^- 
was born about 1790. His first wife was Sarah Marshall, 
and his second Mary Ann Miller. They were farmers. 
North Castle. 

Children. 

861 Jesse. 

862 Sarah, died young. 

863 Gilbert. 

* Another record says she was Rutb Miller, 

An Isaac Carpenter's will was proved April 20, 181 2. (Vide West- 
chester Wills.) 



John of Glen Cove, L. L 191 

864 Susan, married William Underwood, and had 

William. 

865 Emily. 

866 Henry. 

867 Sarah, married Philander Purdy, and had 

Leander, Susan, and Charles. 

387 Jesse Carpenter, son of Gilbert,'^^ was born about 
1800, His wife was Sarah, daughter of Caleb Mer- 
ritt. They were farmers at Rye. 

Children. 

868 Daniel. 

869 Elizabeth, married Aaron Tyler. 

388 Charity Carpenter, daughter of Gilbert,'^^ was 
born about 1804. She married Solomon Birdsall, a 
farmer at Yorktown. Their children were Daniel, mar- 
ried Deborah Gerow; Sarah, married Isaac Fowler; 
Leonard, married Caroline Vail ; Mary, married Asa 
Marshall ; Andrew, married Anna Griffen ; Edwin, mar- 
ried Mary Miller; Phebe; Laura; Sarah; Albert; Le- 
titia. 

389 John Carpenter, son of James, '^^ was born at 
Red Springs, Musketa Cove, L. L, on December 7, 
1775. His wife was Mirriam, daughter of Jackson 
Mott. He was a farmer at Glen Cove, his farm being 
the property now owned by the heirs of James S. Car- 
penter (1888). His will is dated September 16, 1834, 
and was proved January 20, 1835. He died September, 
1834, and his widow February i, 1835. 

Children. 

870 Jackson, born February, 1797. 

871 John Underhill. 

872 James. 



192 The Carpenter Family in America 

39 J Jacob Carpenter, son of James/^' was born Janu- 
ary 23, 1787. His wife was Fanny,* daughter of 
Jarvis Coles. He inherited, through his father, the old 
Red Springs farm, which originally was "Lot No. 4" 
and has always been "Carpenter property" from 1668 
(the year of the first settlement) down to the present 
time, 1888, and is one of the finest properties on Long 
Island Sound. Jacob Carpenter died August 9, 1823. 
His wife died November 28, 1874, at the age of 94 
years. They are buried in St. Paul's Church-yard, Glen 
Cove, L. L 

Children. 

873 William Coles, born April 14, 18 16. 

874 Phebe, born January 8, 18 19. Not married. 

Living 1893. 

392 Sarah Carpenter, daughter of Jamesj'^s was born 
March 15, 1791. She married Joseph Coles, November 
14, 1 8 13, grandson of Joseph and Abigail (Hopkins) 
Coles. He was a well known merchant, New York city. 
He was born February 17, 1787, and died in New York 
February 8, 1824. 

393 Frost Carpenter, son of James, '^^ was born Febru- 
ary 16, 1794. He made his home in New York city. 
Not married. His will is recorded in New York Surro- 
gate's office. 

394 Phebe Carpenter, daughter of James, '^5 was born 
August, 1798. She married "Colonel" George D. Coles. 
He was born June 9, 1795, and had a farm on the Cedar 
Swamp road, just southerly from and near the present 

*He, Jacob Carpenter, was married June 11, 181 5, by Rev. Mar- 
maduke Earle, pastor of the Baptist Church, Oyster Bay. 



AIsop— J778 193 

railroad depot. He was a man of immense size/'' and a 
characteristic personage in the village — known to all. 
Mrs. Phebe (Carpenter) Coles was noted for her kind- 
ness and benevolence. She was loved by all who knew 
her, and at all times showed that she was a faithful fol- 
lower of Him "who, when He was reviled, reviled not 
again." They are both buried in the Frost Craft burial- 
plot, which is located on the top of the hill easterly from 
said Frost Craft's house, at Glen Cove, L. I. 

395 Alsop Carpenter, son of Thomas,'^' was born 8, 
II, 1778, as per record of Westbury, L. I., Friends* 
Meeting, Book A, page 126. His wife was Elizabeth 
Bunker, born in Duchess County, N. Y. Her father 
was a sea-captain. They removed to the town of Vete- 
rean, Chemung County, where he had a farm. He died 
there (or at De Ruyter) in 1865. 

Children. 

875 Lydia, who married a Mr. Parker, a farmer at 

Veterean. They have a son, John Alsop 
Parker^ who is a resident of Sacramento, Cal. 

876 Sarah, married William Lounsbury of Vete- 

rean. She died 1893. Their son Hector is 
a resident of Cayuta, Schuyler County, N. Y. 

877 Hannah, married a Barbour of Oil City, Pa. 

She was living in 1867. 

396 Townsend Carpenter, son of Lewis,''^^ was 
born about 1776, probably in New York city. After 
the death of his father and the remarriage of his mother 
the family became residents of Orange County, N. Y. 

*It is said that a passenger on the steamboat once asked "Colonel" 
Coles how much he weighed, and his reply was, "A ton, or a ton and 
a half!" 

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1 94 The Carpenter Family in America 

About the year 1818 he removed to Chemung County, 
N. Y., settling on a farm at what is now Horse-Heads. 
He died about 1857. Wife's name not known. 

Children. 

878 John T., had sons Townsend and Theodore 

hving at Horse-Heads, 1893. 

879 Townsend. 

880 Henry, removed to Michigan. No family. 

881 Noah, died in California. 

882 Elizabeth, married John Thorne. 

397 Thomas Carpenter, son of Lewis,"*^ was born 
in New York city, January 5, 1780. After the death 
of his father in 1785 and the remarriage of his mother 
to Robert Little in 1786, the family removed to 
Orange County, N. Y, About 1800 Mr. Carpenter was 
married to Miss Katharine Fisher of New York city. 
In 1 81 8, with his brothers, he removed to Chemung 
County, settling at Horse-Heads, where he died after 
i860. His wife Katharine died 1830, and for second 
wife he married widow Amy Turner. 

Children. 

883 Mary Ann. Not married. 

884 Charles, removed West and died 1875. 

885 Harriet, married a Huff and died at Winona, 

Minn., 1895. 

886 William T., born July 4, 181 1. 

887 Albert, died at Catharinetown, N. Y., 1879. 

888 Henry, died at Waupan, Wis. 

889 Townsend, died at Waupan, Wis., 1891. No 

children. 

890 Lewis, resided at Athens, Pa., 1893. 

891 Delia, married, and lives in Ohio. 

892 Willett, died in Winona, Minn. 



Rev* Charles W — 1792 195 

893 Hannah, died young. 

894 Abby T., born 1829, was the youngest child by 

first wife. She married John N. Nichols of 
Horse-Heads, and in 1895 ^^^ ^^^^ survivor 
of her brothers and sisters. 

895 John L., resides at Veterean, N. Y. 1 

896 Katharine, married Thomas Miller, 1 By 

Veterean, N. Y. j ad wife. 

897 Thomas, resides at Veterean, N. Y. J 



402 Charles Wesley Carpenter, son of Thomas,"*^ was 
born December 16, 1792, in New York city. He en- 
tered Columbia College, but by reason of ill health was 
not able to complete the course. As early as 1806 he 
had joined the church of his father, the John Street 
Methodist Episcopal, and when about 19 years of age he 
received from Freeborn Garretson his first license to ex- 
hort, and soon after he was licensed as a local preacher 
by the Qiiarterly Conference in New York. He was mar- 
ried, April 24, 1 8 13, to Miss Bethiah Walker, and one 
year later he was admitted to the Annual Conference. 
During his ministerial life he filled with great acceptance 
many pulpits in the New York Conference, and his use- 
fulness in Christian work is fitly expressed in the Memoir 
of him on pages 194 and 195 of the Conference Minutes 
of 1853. His health was never good, yet by careful at- 
tention to his mode of life he always courageously ac- 
cepted the appointments of his Conference and was able 
to bear the burdens of the itineracy for nearly two score 
years. He died at Plattekill, Orange County, N. Y., on 

Charles W. Carpenter and wife Bethiah, of Sagharbor, sell land at 
Flushing, L. I., to Isaac Peck, May lo, 1828. (Vide Jamaica Records, 
vol. X, p. 144.) 

Rev. Charles W. Carpenter was buried at Plattekill, but w^as afterward 
reinterred at Greenwood Cemetery, Brooklyn, L. I. 



196 The Carpenter Family in America 

May 10, 1853. A portrait of him and an interesting 
biographical sketch of his life and ministry may be found 
in Warriner's " Old Sands Street Church of Brooklyn," 
page 271, etc. See also "Sacred Memories," by Rev. 
W. C. Smith. 

Children. 

899 Albert, born January 11, 1814, married, Sep- 

tember 2, 1833, Mary Haswell Coope. 

407 James Helme Carpenter^ son of Willett,"*^ was 
born at Boston Neck, North Kingstown, R. I., Febru- 
ary 14, 1 8 10. His wife was Mary Hoxie Hazard, daugh- 
ter of Dr. George Hazard of South Kingstown. He 
was a well known Episcopal clergyman, a man devoted 
to his work, an earnest Christian gentleman, beloved and 
honored by all. He was rector of the church at Wake- 
field, R. I., and at his home in this town he died Febru- 
ary 8, 1 88 1. To his desire for a reliable and fuller his- 
tory of the " Carpenter Family " I am indebted in a great 
measure for my perseverance in gathering material for 
this work, and had hoped that he might have lived to 
see its completion. Mrs. Carpenter died August 12, 
1894. 

Children. 

900 Esther Bernon, born April 4, 1848, died Oc- 

tober 22, 1893. 

901 Elizabeth Case, born 1849, ^^^^ 1850. 

902 James Willett, born 1851, died 1851. 

903 Laura Hazard, born 1852, resides at Wake- 

field. 

904 Mary, born 1856, resides at Wakefield. 

After the death of Mr. Carpenter my correspondence was continued 
with his daughter. Miss Esther B. Carpenter, '^'^ who was as earnestly 
interested in the family history as was her father. She was a gifted 
writer. Her contributions and sketches of country life in Rhode Island 



Rev, James H. of Rhode Island 197 

408 Powell Helme Carpenter, son of Willett/^^ was 
born 1812, and about 1872 he married Madam Lamma 
Zeragti, a lady of foreign birth. He was Hbrarian to the 
late Joseph J. Cooke, who has a large private library at 
"Elmwood," Providence, R. I. He has 

905 WiLLETT Powell, born about 1873. 

906 And another son, name not known. 



4J5 John Carpenter, son of Joseph,'^^ was born at 
Harrisons, Westchester County, May 5, 1769. His wife 
was Mary, born November 13, 1771, daughter of Uriah 
and Mary Fields, of Greenwich, Conn. They were mar- 
ried May 20, 1795, and were farmers at Rye, having 
their homestead "just north of the lands owned in 1871 
by Mr. Warren Leland." (Vide Baird's History of Rye.) 
He died September 18, 1851. She died January 8, 1854. 

Children. 

907 Uriah F. 

908 Aaron B. 

909 Mary. Died unmarried. 

910 Joseph. 

911 Phebe F., born January 11, 1803, married 

Silas, son of Jesse and Phebe Sutton. He 
was born May 24, 1802. He was a well 

were originally published in the Providence Journal and then put in book 
form under the title of "South Country Folks." This was but a small 
part of her literary work. Her "History of the Huguenots," and various 
similar historical sketches, with a few quaint and humorous verses, appeared 
in the Century Magazine and other publications. It was indeed unexpected 
and sad news that came to me telling of her death, for only a little while 
before I had received from her several letters with results of her researches 
regarding the family in Rhode Island. I need but refer to the many arti- 
cles in the public press telling of her decease to show the sorrow felt at 
her loss. She was sick less than a week, pneumonia being the cause. 



198 The Carpenter Family in America 

known and extensive builder, having his shop 
in Sixth Street, New York, and residing in 
Second Avenue. He had two children, John 
J., who married Alice Brewster and resides at 
Rye, and Elizabeth, who married John C. 
Davis, now deceased. Mr. John J. Sutton 
has the family Bible of his grandfather.'*'^ 



4J6 William Carpenter, son of Joseph,'^^ was born 
July 7, 1772. His first wife was Elizabeth Vail, his sec- 
ond was Abby J., daughter of Ezekiel Halstead. She 
was born March 29, 1772. They were farmers at Rye. 
"His farm was just north of Mr. Parks; in 18 10 he re- 
moved to the place now (1871J owned by Mr. Leland." 
Mrs. Carpenter died March 31, 1834. He died Sep- 
tember 26, 1847. 

Children. 

912 Philemon Halstead, born January 29, 1802. 

913 Elizabeth Jane, born at Rye, December 27, 

1803. She married Captain Joseph Bartram 
of Black Rock, Conn,, September 2, 1829. 
She died November 25, 1878. He died July 
27, I 881, aged 84. Their daughter Mary A. 
married October 15, 1884, Rev. Henry C. 
Woodruff of Black Rock. 

914 Allen P., born September 29, 1806. 

915 Thomas William, born April 2, 1809. 

916 Martha S., born July 30, 18 12. She mar- 

ried John H. Purdy, December 23, 1835. 
She died June 27, 1850. No living issue. 

917 Mary, died February 10, 1876, aged 78 years, 

2 months, 15 days. 

918 Ruth O., died June 28, 1878. 



Thomas — \ 774, Charles — J 783 199 

4J7 Thomas Clapp Carpenter, son of Joseph/^^ was 
born November 18, 1774. His wife was Elizabeth, 
daughter of Stephen* and Jerusha Field. They were 
married May 15, 1799. She died 1807, and for second 
wife he married Mary Burling October 15, 1809. She 
died 1836, and he for third wife married Elsie Keeler. 
He was a farmer at Greenwich, Conn., where he died 
December 23, 1843. ^^ ^^*^ ^^^ 

919 Richard B., born March 10, 1813. 



420 Charles Carpenter, son of Joseph,'^^ was born 
February 8, 1783. His wife was Phebejf daughter of 
John and Sarah Cromwell of Harrisons. They were 
married September 15, 18 13, and were farmers at Rye. 
"Their farm was the one now (1871) owned by Mr. 
Griswold." 

Children. 

920 Edward, born July 5, 18 14, removed to Illi- 

nois, had daughter Harriet. 

921 Alfred, born 1816. Not married. 

922 Sarah Ann, born May 24, 181 8. She mar- 

ried William F. Haviland, April 21, 1842, 
farmer, and has son Charles C, who married 
Mary, daughter of Thomas Carpenter, and 
son James S. 

923 James Clapp, born May 23, 1820. 

924 Maria, born June 14, 1822, died March 30, 

1832. 

925 Robert, born November 31, 1824. 

926 Phebe Whiton, born August 17, 1826, mar- 

* Stephen Fields for second wife married Mercy, widow of Andrew 
Carpenter. '7° 

f She died at the house of David Haviland May 14, 1881, aged 88. 
He died March 18, 184.8. 



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ried, 4, 15, 1847, David Haviland. He was 
born 9, 13, 1821; died 12, 8, 1888. They 
had son Edward. 

927 Jane F., born January 18, 1829, died January 

7, 1832. 

928 Charles, born June 4, 1831, died December 

26, 1831. 

929 Elizabeth, born July 25, 1833, died young. 

930 Charles, born August 23, 1835. 



422 Joseph Carpenter, son of Joseph,'^^ was born 
March 10, 1788. His wife was EHzabeth Tabor. He 
was a farmer at Rye. "His farm is now (1871) owned 
by Mr. Parks." He died November 11, i860. 

Children. 

931 Harriet, born at Harrisons, August 8, 18 16. 

She married January 18, 1835, Daniel, son of 
David and Hannah Griffen. 

932 Mary T., born August 15, 18 18, married 

Joseph Park of Rye, of the well-known firm 
of Park & Tilford, New York city. 

933 Arthur, born December 15, 1829. 



43 J Stephen Carpenter, son of Andrew,'^" was born 
about 1776, at Rye or Harrisons, Westchester County. 
He was a ship-carpenter by trade. He married a Miss 
Crandall. He resided awhile in New York city and 
then at Greenwich, Conn. 

Children. 

934 Robert. 

935 Andrew. 

936 Mary. 

937 Elizabeth. 



Thomas of New Rochelle 201 



435 Thomas Carpenter^ son of Thomas, '^^ was born 
at Harrisons, Westchester County, in 1779. His wife 
was Hannah, daughter of Benjamin Husted. He was 
a saddler and harness-maker at New Rochelle. 

Children. 

938 Elizabeth, married Edward Ferris, hatter at 

Phillipsburgh. She was born in 1803, and 
died at the house of her brother Stephen at 
New Rochelle, March 21, 1887, in her 84th 
year. 

939 Benjamin, married and had son William L., 

daughter Sarah, who married Alexis H. Eusta- 
phieve, and daughter Annie E., who married 
Robert S. Haywood. 

940 Stephen P., died suddenly at his home in Hu- 

guenot street. New Rochelle, March 16, 1895, 
aged 8 1 years. 

941 Harriet,-|- born 1818, died June 7, 1897. 

942 Lydia,;]; born 181 1, died June 12, 1894. 

943 Deborah, married George Hall, a cartman in 

New York city. She was living in North 
street, New Rochelle, in 1897. 

436 John Carpenter, son of Thomas,'^' was born 
in 1782. His wife was Sally Knapp. He was a far- 

f Miss Harriett A. Carpenter, seventy-nine years old, died at the home 
of her sister, Mrs. Hall, in North Street, yesterday morning. She was 
a sister of the late Stephen P. Carpenter, and was born and always lived 
in New Rochelle. The funeral will be conducted on Wednesday by the 
Rev. W. B. Waller, pastor of the Presbyterian Church. (New York 
IVibune, ]\\nt J, 1897.) 

I Miss Lydia R. Carpenter, one of the oldest residents of New Ro- 
chelle, died yesterday in that village at No. 329 Huguenot Street, in the 
house where she was born eighty-three years ago and lived all her life. 
(New York Tribune, 1894.) 

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202 The arpcnter Family in America 

mer at Harrisons, and died there the 29th of January, 
1837. 

Children, 

944 Charles Knapp, born March 11, 18 14. 

945 Catharine Ann, born February 4, 18 16, died 

December 29, 1893. 

946 Andrew Ferris, born April 29, 1818. 

947 Mary Elizabeth, born August i, 1820. 

948 Henry Rutgers, born January 8, 1823, grocer, 

house 138 South Fifth street, Brooklyn, 1886, 
living at Rye 1898. 

949 William Smith, born February 21, 1825, 

grocer, house 138 South Fifth street, Brook- 
lyn, 1886, firm of Carpenter Brothers, 246 
Grand street, Brooklyn. 

950 George Washington, born November 17, 

1830, importer, house 138 South Fifth street, 
Brooklyn, 1859. 

951 James Wilson, born April 17, 1833, importer, 

house 138 South Fifth street, Brooklyn, 1859, 
and at Harrisons 1885, and Port Chester 1887. 

438 Jacob Carpenter, son of Nathaniel, '^^ was born 
at Rye May 6, 1780. His wife was Phebe, daugh- 
ter of Elnathan Thorne.* She was born May 16, 1786. 
He was a farmer at Harrisons and a worthy and ex- 
emplary member of the Friends' Society at that place. 
He died November 13, 1855. 

Ctuldren. 

952 Elnathan, born at Rye February 27, 1808. 

953 Dorothy, born June 18, 18 10. She married 

* Elnathan Thome was born December 25, 1745, and died August 9, 
1788. They were married 15, 3, 1770. His wife was Martha, 
daughter of Abel Weeks. 



Jacob and Isaac of Rye 203 

Thomas, son of Isaac and Sarah Peirce of 
Sing Sing, October 15, 1832. 

954 Isaac, born May 30, 18 12, married widow of 

Artemas/^' 

955 Thomas, born August 12, 18 15. 

956 Elizabeth S., born October 8, 1820. She 

married Solomon A., son of Abijah and Pa- 
tience (Halstead) Haviland, farmers at White 
Plains. They were married April 14, 1841. 
He was born 4, 11, 1818, and she died 3, 17, 
1883.* 

957 Martha, born December 9, 1823. 

958 Nathaniel, born May 3, 1827, died Septem- 

ber 8, 1830. 

443 Isaac Carpenter, son of Nathaniel,'^^ was born 
January 9, 1793. His wife was Charlotte Field, born 
September 14, 1799, married February 16, 18 19. They 
were farmers at Rye. He died December 24, 1869. She 
died October 10, 1878. 

Children. 

959 John. 

960 William. 

961 Mary, married Daniel, son of James and 

grandson of Abraham Underbill. (The father 
of this Abraham, also named Abraham, had 
twenty-one children by two wives.) 

962 Isaac, born December 27, 1835, married July 

12, i860, Esther F., daughter of Daniel Grif- 
fen. She was born July 18, 1834. He, Isaac, 
died July 3, 1872. They had William F. M., 
born June 26, 1861; Edward N., born July 
I, 1862; Annie G., born July 5, 1864, and 
Caroline M., born September i, 1869. 

*They had Abraham, Henry, Isaac, George, Jacob, and Phebe. 



204 The Carpenter Family in America 

446 Nathaniel Carpenter, son of Nathaniel/^^ was born 
December 29, 1799, and died November 3, 1826. His 
wife was probably Zeuriah, daughter of Job and Elizabeth 
(Hopkins) Cock. She was born 9, 4, 1799. 

Children. 

963 Catharine, married David Johnson. 

964 Mary, married William Pyle. 

965 Edwin. 

456 Thomas Carpenter, son of Josiah,'^' was born at 
Harrisons, Westchester County, June 4, 1795. His wife 
was Phebe, daughter of Israel and great-granddaughter 
of Abraham Underbill. They were married about 1815. 
He was a merchant in New York city. 

Children. 

966 Jane,* married Elias, son of Solomon Under- 

bill, merchant. New York city. 

967 Emily, married William, son of Thomas 

Wright of England. Reside in Brooklyn. 

968 Walter. 

457 Henry Mead Carpenter, son of Josiah,'^' was 
born at Harrisons, Westchester County, N. Y., Decem- 
ber 13, 1796. He was a prominent merchant in New 
York city and largely interested in real estate. He was 
married three times. His first wife was Abby Jane, 
daughter of Gershom Buckley. She was born 5, 2, 1802, 
married 28, 2, 1822, and died 5, 5, 1838. His second 
wife was Rebecca Willetts, daughter of Richard and Par- 
mela (Townsend) Underbill. She was born 14, 11, 1808, 

* Underbill — In Brooklyn, Tuesday, April 24th, Jane C, widow of 
Elias Underbill, in tbe 78th year of her age. Funeral services from the 
residence of her son-in-law, Samuel W. Boocock, No. 87 Joralemon 
Street, Saturday afternoon, at 3:30 o'clock. (1900.) 



Henry M« and Isaac 205 

married 10, 6, 1840. She died 7, 7, 1843, ^^^ ^^ 3> 7> 
1847, Mr. Carpenter married Deborah Cornell, who sur- 
vived him, Mr. Carpenter died in 1852. His widow 
died 29, 4, 1 891. 

Children. 

969 George R., born 29, i, 1823, died 1824. 

970 William L., born 13, 2, 1825, died 1826. 

971 Caroline, born 9, 8, 1827, died 10, i, 1852. 

972 JosiAH, born 7, 10, 1829, died 1832. 

973 Josephine, born 30, i, 1833, died 1834. 

974 JosiAH, born 11, 8, 1835. 

975 Jane, born 11, 4, 1841. 

976 William H., born 29, 10, 1849. 



459 Isaac Carpenter, son of Josiah,'^' was born at 
Harrisons, September 24, 1800. His wife was Abby, 
daughter of Robert and Sarah Sutton of Yorktown, 
Westchester County, N. Y. Mr. Isaac Carpenter in 
early life engaged in the grocery business in New York 
city and after became owner of the Dry Dock and East 
Broadway line of omnibuses, which proved very profit- 
able. In his later years he returned to his native town, 
where he died June 11, 1880. 

Ciiildren. 

977 Franklin T., born February 16, 1827. 

978 Alpheus, born August 2, 1829. 

979 Edward H., born May 20, 1832. 

980 Ophelia, born March i, 1834. 

981 Isaac Warren, born October 22, 1835. 

982 Walton, born June 23, 1837. 

461 Artemas Carpenter, son of Josiah,'^' was born 
September 17, 1804. He was a grocer in New York city. 



2o6 The Carpenter Family in America 

He died 1836. His will was proved April 12, 1836. 
His wife was Rebecca Anderson. She after married Isaac 
Carpenter.^^"* They had daughter 

983 Phebe Jane, who married James Cromwell of 
New York, and they have daughters Emily 
and Elizabeth, both married. 



464 Charles M. Carpenter, son of Josiah,'^' was born 
May 16, 1 8 10. His wife was Charlotte, daughter of 
Isaac Underbill. He was a merchant. New York city. 

Children. 

984 Jane. 

985 Phebe. 

986 Sarah.* She died at Cos Cob, Conn., October 

16, 1896. 

466 William S. Carpenter, son of Josiah,'^' was born 
July 31, 1 8 14. He was a merchant in New York city. 
His wife was Elizabeth Hopkins Loines, daughter of 
Richard Loines (whose wife was Sarah, a daughter of 
William and Elizabeth (Twining) Hopkins). Mr. Car- 
penter died at his home, Harrisons, Westchester County, 
N. Y., on March 30, 1888. Their only child is 

987 Francis W., born April 13, 1845. 



469 Josiah Carpenter, son of Stephen,'^^ was born at 
North Castle, Westchester County, about 1795. His 

* Carpenter — At Cos Cob (Greenwich), Conn., on sixth day, October 
16, Sarah, youngest daughter of the late Charles M. and Charlotte U. 
Carpenter, formerly of Brooklyn. Funeral services on second day, Octo- 
ber 19, at II a. m., at Friends' Meeting House, Purchase, Westchester 
County, N. Y. (1896.) 



Josiah of North Castle 207 

wife was Jane Remington. He was a wheelwright at 
North Castle. 

Children, 

988 John Wesley, born about 1 815. His will was 

proved June i, 1837. -'^^ wife. Names his 
father, brothers, and sisters. 

989 Sally Ann, married Alfred Cronk, farmer. 

990 Andrew G., married Caroline Brown of Stam- 

ford. He was a flour merchant in New York, 
and had son Aaron B. and daughter Matilda. 

991 Charles R., married Emily Waterbury. He 

was also flour merchant, and had Angeline A. 
and Josephine. 

992 Adelia, died young (living 1837). L^j^^ 

993 Amelia, married Nathaniel Colin, farmer. J 

994 Caroline Elizabeth, married John Birdsall, 

flour merchant, New York. 

470 Isaac Carpenter^ son of Stephen,'^^ was born about 
1797. His wife was Phebe Fisher. He was a farmer 
and merchant at New Castle, and died there February i, 
1844. 

Children. 

995 Dolly Ann, married Harrison Barnes, farmer. 

996 Mary Elizabeth, married Stephen Searles, 

cartman, New York. 

47 J Andrew Gales Carpenter, son of Stephen,'^^^ was 
born about 1790. His wife was Martha Hewlett. He 
was a merchant, New York. He died 1841. 

Children. 

997 Freelove Matilda, married John Romer, 

flour merchant, 174 West Street, New York. 

998 Andrew Hewlett, died young. 



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999 Miles Buck, born November 15, 1830, paper 
dealer, New York city, resided 54 East Fifty- 
seventh Street. He died 1889. His wife was 
Miss Josephine E. James. Their children are 
Agnes and Edith. The last named married 
Mr. T. Everit Macy. 
1000 Catharine I. 

473 Stephen Carpenter, son of Stephen,'^^ was born 
about 1788. His wife was Sarah Remington (sister to 
Jane"*^^). He was a cartman. New York city. He died 
1834, aged 45 years and 8 months. 

Ctiildfcn. 

looi Morgan Lewis, died young. 

1002 DeWitt Clinton. 

1003 Elizabeth Ann, died young. 

1004 Mary Jane. 

1005 Charles R., died young. 

1006 Catharine I. 

475 Joseph Gales Carpenter, son of Stephen,'^' was 
born May 20, 1808. His wife was Mary Tillas. He 
was a merchant, New York city. 

Children. 

1007 John Tillas, born about 1828. His wife was 

Catharine L . They had daughter Mary 

K., who died January 27, 1884, aged 31. 
Resides at Mt. Kisco. He was a flour mer- 
chant at 246 Fulton Street, New York, 1862. 

1008 Andrew Jackson. 

1009 Ann Maria. 
loio Charles Wesley. 

loii Joseph Gales, died young. 

1012 James K. Polk. 

1013 Joseph Henry, died young. 



John Thome of Harrisons 209 

476 Jacob Carpenter, son of Stephen,'^^ was born about 
1800. His wife was Abby Bird. He died in New York 
city, 1839. 

Children. 

1014 Charles Roe. 

1015 William Bird.* 

1016 Sarah Matilda. 



480 John Thorne Carpenter, son of Isaac/^^ ^as born 
at Harrisons, 13, 4, 1803. His wife was Sarah Carpen- 
ter."^ They were married March 14, 1827. She died 
in New York city, and he and his children went to Mil- 
waukee, Wis. He died 1866. 

Children. 

1017 Phebe Jane, born at Harrisons, 1828. She 

married Willard Johnson and had daughters 
Lillian and Sarah, and died 1866. 

1018 Benjamin, born at Harrisons, January 19, 

1830, died in California. Not married. 

1019 Adaline, born at Harrisons, March 19, 1832, 

married John Stickney, and died 1890 at Sau- 
gatuck, Mich. Four children. 

1020 Sarah Ann, born at Harrisons, March 21, 

1834, married a Mr. Hervey of Chicago. She 
died 1893, leaving son Willard Hervey of 
Indianapolis. 

1021 Maria Louisa, died young. 

482 Moses Carpenter, son of Isaac,'^^ was born at Har- 
risons, N. Y., 26, 7, 1807. His wife was Jane, daughter 

* Carpenter — On Monday, January 23, William Bird Carpenter, of 
Ridgefield Park, N. J., 75 years of age. Funeral services at the residence 
of Charles W. Carpenter, 407 West 28th Street, on Wednesday, at 
half-past seven p. m. Interment at convenience of family. (1899.) 

27 



2IO The Carpenter Family in America 

of Joseph and Mary Cromwell, to whom he was married 
May 15, 1833. He died February 10, 1853. 



Children — all born at Harrisons. 

1022 Mary, died in infancy. 

1023 Phebe, born 1837. She married Augustus 

Banks and died June, 1865, leaving daughter 
Ida. 

1024 Lydia, born 1847, married Charles Wilsey and 

have daughter Anna. 

1025 Joseph, died in 1865, unmarried. 

1026 George W., born 1845, rnarried Mary Banks. 

They have daughter Cora. He and his 
brother Aaron A. constitute the well known 
firm of Carpenter Brothers, railroad contrac- 
tors, of Port Chester, N. Y. 

1027 Aaron A., born 1849, married Mary Bailey. 

They have Luke, Aaron, Marion, and Alice. 



484 Aaron Carpenter, son of IsaaCj'^^was born June 10, 
1 812. His wife was Jane S., daughter of Jesse and Eliza 
Weeks. She was born February 14, 18 14. He was a 
wholesale dealer in butter and cheese in New York city. 
Married May 11, 1836. He died August 18, 1873. 
She died October 16, 1881. 

Children. 

1028 George Washington, born February 28, 1838. 

1029 Emily Eliza, born October 28, 1844. She 

married Leonard J. Carpenter.'"' 

1030 Frederick Jesse, born November 29, 1851. 

103 1 Augustus Henry, born June 4, 1855. Not 

married. Real estate, New York city. 



William T. and Isaac 211 



485 William Thome Carpenter, son of Isaac,'^^ ^as 
born 1, 4, 1 8 13. His first wife was Esther J. Carpenter."* 
He was a grocer, Rivington Street, New York, 1 854. His 
second wife was Phebe S. Weeks, daughter of Jesse K. 
and Eliza Weeks. 

Children — (one fay each wife), 

1032 Maria Louisa, born in New York city, Feb- 

ruary 3, 1 84 1, married Joshua Sutton and has 
son William H. 

1033 Catharine E., born in New York city. Not 

married. 

486 Isaac Carpenter, son of Isaac,'^^ ^^s born Septem- 
ber 25, 1 8 17. His wife was Hannah, daughter of Peter 
H. Field. He was a grocer in New York city; and for 
second wife he married Catharine Hanratty. 

Children. 

1034 William Field, died young in New" 

York, aged 2 years. I By 

1035 Henry Clay, died aged 21 in New {first wife. 

York. Not married. J 

1036 John H., married Sara Sherwood and have 

(1900) daughter Lillian. 

1037 LiLLIE. 

1038 Isaac, married Lillian Sutton of Purchase and 

have Isaac, Albertie, and Raymond. They 
reside at Purchase, N. Y. 

489 Thorne Carpenter, son of Thorne,'^^ was born at 
Musketa Cove, L. L, March 10, 1772. He inherited 
from his parents quite a large landed property, lying on 
the elevated portion easterly from the harbor, and where 
the steamboat dock at Glen Cove landing now is. This 
property, during what has long been known as the 



1 1 2 The Carpenter Family in America 

"Speculation Year," 1836, he was induced to lay out in 
building lots, anticipating the founding of a city or town. 
Unfortunately for him the " Speculation Year " collapsed, 
and for half a century the site has been known as " the 
Commons." His business was that of a miller, and up 
to about 1836 he was in partnership with his stepfather, 
Jordan Coles, in the well known " Red Hook Mills," 
now South Brooklyn. His wife was Agnes Van Brunt* 
of Brooklyn, to whom he was married about 1795. He 
died January 21, 1838. 

Children, 

1039 Daniel (the eldest), married, but no living issue. 

1040 Sarah, ] • ,• , • , 
^ ^ > twms, died unmarried. 

1041 Albert, j ' 

1042 Elizabeth, born May 23, 1807. She married 

Leonard T. Coles, grandson of Jordan and 
Mary Coles, so was step-cousin to her hus- 
band. She died October 11, 1881. 

1043 John, married Cornelia Ann Griswoldand . 

He is living at Maiden, N. Y., 1884, and 
has two children, 

1044 Nicholas, married, first, Helena Scheveder, 

and second . He lives at Maiden, 1894, 

and has two children. 

1045 Leonard, married , has no family. He 

lives at Maiden, 1894. 

1046 Agnes E., married Edgar J. Wright, no family. 

Lives at Dunellen, N. J. 

* She is said to have been the daughter of Elizabeth l^an Brunt, who 
married Nicholas Van Dyck (so she was a Van Dyck instead of a Van Brunt). 

The genealogy of this family comes to me through letter of Eleanor, 
wife of WilHam T. Birdsall, of Dunellen, N. J., she being the daughter 
of Leonard T. Coles and his wife Elizabeth. 

The Brooklyn Directory of 1823, etc., has, " Thorne Carpenter & 
Jordan Coles, Millers." 



Zeno of Cornwall 213 



493 Zeno Carpenter^ son of Thomas,'^^ was born at 
Cornwall, Orange County, December i, 1799. His wife 
was Mary D. Westlake, to whom he was married Febru- 
ary 20, 1823. In 1835 he removed to a farm near El- 
mira, then Tioga, now Chemung County. He died at 
Horse-Heads, March 17, 1876. His widow afterwards 
resided with her daughter Susan at Watkins, Schuyler 
County, where she died February 7, 1885, aged 85 years 
and 16 days. 



Children. 

1047 William H., born 1823. 

1048 Hannah. She married Lancaster Dusenbery 

and Miller McHenry. Has several children 
by first husband. Resides at Southport, Che- 
mung County, 1887. 

1049 George, married Lydia Higley, Penn Yan, has 

one son and'two daughters. 

1050 Susan M. She married Robert H. Marriott, 

Watkins, Schuyler County ; they have sons 
Zeno C. and George H., who are printers at 
Watkins, and from Zeno I have the informa- 
tion here given. (1890.) 

105 1 Phila a. She married Josiah Marshall of 

Horse-Heads, and has Joseph and Charles. 

1052 Zeno Thorne, married, first, Mary Brooks, 

issue two sons ; he then married Lena Bur- 
roghs, by whom he has several children. He 
resides at Penn Yan. 

1053 Sarah F., married Frederick Hewitt, Tiffin, 

Ohio, six children. 

1054 John L., married Phebe Whitenack, Horse- 

Heads, N. Y., four children. 



214 The Carpenter Family in America 

496 Isaac Lawrence Carpenter, son of Thomas/^^ was 
born at Cornwall about 1806. He was a ship-carpenter 
by trade, and in 1826 appears in New York Directory as 
residing with his father and brother Zeno at the corner 
of Cherry and Montgomery Streets. His wife was from 
Hyde Park, N. Y., but so far have found her name 
only as Mary .* 

Children. 

1055 Lawrence. 

1056 Jennie. She married a Ferris, and in 1887 was 

an employee in the New York Custom House, 
and resided at 340 West Twelfth Street, New 
York. 



503 Gilbert Carpenter, son of Daniel, '^^ was born at 
Rye, Westchester County, November 10, 1772. His 
wife was Elizabeth, daughter of Isaac Gedney. She was 
born November 30, 1769. He died July 2, 1820, She 
died November 14, 1844. 







Children. 






1057 


Elisha, married Sarah L., 


, daughter 


of Samuel 




Deal of Rye 


and Ticonderoga, N. 


Y. They 




were residents of Rye in 


1871. 




1058 


William. 








1059 


Ann. 








1060 


Sarah. 








1 06 1 


Mary. 








1062 


Charity. 








1063 


Charlotte. 








1064 


Penelope. 









*She died at 340 West Twelfth Street, February 28, 1883, aged 62, 
and was buried at Hyde Park. 



Daniel of Rye — J 775 215 

504 Daniel Carpenter, son of Daniel/^^ was born about 
1775. He was a resident of Rye. 

Children, 

1065 William. 

1066 Thorne. 

1067 Phebe. 

1068 Ezra. 

1069 Eliakim. 

1070 A daughter, who married Elijah P. Morrill.* 

515 Henry Carpenter, son of Benjamin,'^^ ^vras born at 
Clintondale, Duchess County, about 1790. His wife 
was Lydia, daughter of James and Bathsheba Haight of 
Chappaqua. They were married May 15, 1806. He was 
a hatter by trade, and after his marriage removed to Yar- 
mouth, Canada. He returned to Chappaqua about 1850, 
and died there about 1866. His wife died 1867, aged 
86 years. It is believed his daughters all died before he 
came back from Canada. 

Children. 

1071 Sarah. 

1072 Mary, married a Burnett, farmer near Rochester. 

1073 Phebe. 

5\6 Fowler Carpenter, son of Benjamin,'^^ was born 
about 1792. His wife was Rhoda , an English lady. 

Children. 

1074 Nehemiah, of Clinton, Duchess County, N. Y. 

1075 Samuel, of Clinton, Duchess County, N. Y. 

1076 Henry, of Clinton, Duchess County, N. Y. 

* There was an Elizabeth Carpenter who, in 1771, married John 
Morrill. (Vide New York Marriages.) 

Daniel Carpenter, Inspector of New York police, born 181 5, died 
November 15, 1866, was probably son of above 504. I have repeat- 
edly written to the family, but they never answer. 



1 1 6 The Carpenter Family in America 

522 Zeno Carpenter, son of Kenjamin/^^ was born 
about 1806. His first wife was Mary Wilbur, his second 
Phebe Merritt. He was a farmer at Hyde Park, N. Y. 

Children. 

1077 Jane. 

1078 Merritt. 

1079 Name unknown. 

523 Leonard Carpenter, son of John C.,'°' was born at 
New Castle, Westchester County, November 8, 1799. 
His first wife was probably Philopena Ross. A death 
notice in the New York Times says, " Martha Field, 
widow of Leonard Carpenter, died suddenly at Pough- 
keepsie, December 14, 1884." He was a merchant at 
Poughkeepsie. 

Children. 

1080 Annie C, born at Poughkeepsie, November 

26, 1827. 

108 1 Leonard.* 

1082 William Ross. 

524 Emory Carpenter, son of John C.,'°' was born 
March 5, 1801. His wife was Jane A. Dubois. She was 
born April 15, 1806, married 1825. They were farmers 
at La Grange, Duchess County. 

Children. 

1083 William John, born December 10, 1828. 

1084 Amy Jane, born May 8, 1831. 

1085 JosiAH Dubois, born March 14, 1833. 

1086 Harriet Newel, born November 13, 1834. 

1087 George Emory, born May 18, 1836. 

1088 Elias D., born December 11, 1837. 

1089 Jacob, born August 2, 1843. 

Carpenter — On Saturday, October 6, 1894, at Richfield Springs, 
Sarah Wright, wife of Leonard Carpenter, of Poughkeepsie, N. Y. 



William of Westchester County 217 

525 William Green Carpenter, son of John C.,'°' was 
born October 24, 1802. His wife was Pamelia Alden. 
He was a merchant at Lewistown, Pa. He had son 

1090 Emeroy John, of Lewistown (or Royalston),Pa. 

528 Caleb Carpenter, son of John C./°^ was born Feb- 
ruary 5, 1808. His wife was Hester Barton. She was 
born November 16, 181 1, married February 18, 1839. 
He died October 26, 1866, at Edgington, Rock Island, 
111. His family still reside in that vicinity. 

Children, 

109 1 William Green, born December 17, 1840. 

1092 Jacob A., born March 17, 1842. 

1093 Josephine Barton, born June 6, 1843. 

1094 John Peter, born April 23, 1845. 

1095 Mary Elizabeth, born August 30, 1846. 
And it is said there were also a Leonard, Caleb, 
and Henry B. 

535 William Carpenter, son of Samuel,^"^ was born at 
Greensburgh, Westchester County, 1783. He bought a 
farm in this place in 18 14, and lived upon it for fifty 
years. His wife died about the date 1863—64. He 
then removed to North Castle, where he died 1875, 
aged 92 Years. His wife was Sally Ann, daughter of 
Moses Ward of Sing Sing. 

Children. 

1096 Ward, born at North Castle in 18 14. 

1097 Samuel, married, but nothing further, deceased. 

Mr. Ward Carpenter, '°96 in a letter dated 1881, says his great- 
grandfather (Timothy) was the first purchaser of land from the Indians 
(so told him by his father William). He has an old book entitled "No 
Cross, No Crown," in which are autographs of a Timothy, Samuel, and 
Esther Carpenter. His grandmother was always called "Aunt Hetty." 
His mother was a sister of General Aaron Ward, of Sing Sing. 

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1 1 8 The Carpenter Family in America 

1098 Rachel, married, first, Underhill, second, 

Jacob Brown. 

1099 Phebe, married Samuel Brower (brother of 

Hetty Brower). Resides at Yonkers, N. Y. 

1 100 John H., married, deceased, 
iioi William DwiGHT, deceased. 

II 02 Mary, married John T. Baylis, deceased. 



536 Coles Carpenter, son of Samuel,^"^ was born about 
1785. On March 29, 1827, he bought at Greensburgh 
a farm of 82 acres, for which he paid I2877. He was a 
member of the Friends' Society and an occasional 
preacher for them. His portrait, now in the keeping of 
his grandson Coles, shows a very intelligent and benevo- 
lent countenance and in harmony with the customary 
dress of the Friends. 

Children, 

1 103 Ward. Grocer, New York, deceased. A 

daughter who married Dr. Reynolds of Tar- 
rytown had son Coles, married Emma B. 
Luther, September, 1885. She was daughter 
of William Luther. They reside in New 
York city, 1886. 

1 104 Samuel, living in Westchester County, 1886. 

1105 Coles, living in Westchester County, 1886. 

(Pleasantville.) 

1 106 John H., living, 1886. 

1107 James S., cartman. West 13th Street, New 

York, deceased, has a daughter who married 
a McDowell. 

1 108 Susan A., married, lives in Westchester 

County, 1886. 

1 109 Hester, married, lives in Westchester County. 

11 10 William, married, lives in Westchester County. 



Benjamin of Tarrytown 2 1 9 

538* Benjamin Carpenter, son of Samuel/"^ was born 
near Tarrytown, N. Y., about 1785. His wife was Mar- 
garet Dusenbury. They were farmers at Tarrytown, 
where he died August, 1865. His wife died i860. 

Children. 

mo'' Silas Wright, born June 5, 1822. 

1 1 10^ Margaret, married Henry Dederer. 

mo'' Benjamin D., was a physician at Jersey City, 

and died there September 10, 1885, aged 61. 

His wife Anna W. died at Ramseys, N. J., 

December 9, 1893. 
1 1 lo** Daniel, was a farmer, 
mo'' James, was a farmer. 
II 10^ Harvey H. 

iiio^ Delia, married Rev. William Knouse. 
1 1 lo*" Edgar, was a soldier in the war of 1862. 

545 Clark Carpenter, son of Zeno,''"* was born Janu- 
ary 18, 1 80 1. His wife was Hannah Peckham. They 
were married July 7, 1824. She died July 28, 1880. 
He was a well known " Friend," Utica, N. Y. 

Children. 

nil John P., born April 6, 1827, farmer, Smyrna, 
N. Y. 

1 1 1 2 William P., born January 7, 1 83 1 , accountant, 

etc., Utica, N. Y. 

1 1 13 George C, born March 9, 1833, married Lei- 

titia Knowles, a birthright Friend; they were 
farmers, West Moreland, N. Y. No children. 
He died March, 1886. 

1 1 14 Lydia C, born March 9, 1837, married 

Charles E. Vosburgh, Little Falls, N. Y. 

1 1 15 Charles H., born August i, 1839, postal 

route agent, Utica, N. Y. 



220 The Carpenter Family in America 

551 Willett Carpenter, son of Willett,"^ ^^s born at 
sea on board the frigate Cyrus, September, 1783, while 
his parents were en-voyage to St. John, N. B., they be- 
ing LoyaHsts, /. e.y adherents to King George during the 
Revolutionary War of 1776; so they, with thousands of 
others, were compelled to leave their homes and property 
because of such loyalty. The subject of our sketch be- 
came a coast pilot at New Brunswick and followed that 
calling until his death, November 3, 1836. His wife 
was Catharine Green, to whom he was married Novem- 
ber 20, 1 821. 

Children, 

1 1 16 Robert, of Island Pond, Me. 

1 1 17 William, of Island Pond, Me. 



555 Archealus Carpenter, son of Coles,"^ was born at 
Richmond Corners, Queens County, N. B., November 
3, 1795. His wife was Eleanor Ebett. 

Children, 

1 118 Mary Ann, married E. O. Bradley and in 

1886 resided at 690 East 143d Street, New 
York, she having, with her sister Elizabeth, 
returned to New York in 1853-55. 

1 119 Elizabeth, married a Richardson, real estate 

office. Third Avenue, New York. 

1 1 20 Coles. 

1121 William, 

1122 Sarah. 

11 23 Rachel. 

1 1 24 George. 

558 Birdsall Carpenter, son of Coles,^''^ was born 
March 25, 1802. His wife was Eleanor, daughter of 



Families of St John^ N» B, 221 

Joseph Thorne of Grand Lake, N. B. She was born 
May 27, 1 801. They were married May 3, 1827. He 
died April 27, 1874. She died December 10, 1878. 
Farmers, Richmond Corners, N. B. 

Children. 

1 125 Catharine, born July 20, 1828, married 

George F. Esterbrook of Burton, N. B., De- 
cember 28, 1850. 

1 1 26 Benjamin Birdsall, born December 5, 1830, 

married, and has Agatha and Lena Thorne. 

11 27 Mary Ann, born January 10, 1834, married, 

January 14, 1867, Amos P. Haskell, Houl- 
ton. Me. 

1 128 Hann-ah Adelaide, born November 8, 1838, 

married December 27, 1866, William Dingee, 
Georgetown, N. B. 

1 1 29 Melissa Jane, born May 22, 1844, married 

May 22, 1866, Robert Mclntyre, Richmond, 
N. B. 

1 130 Willett, born November 5, 1840, resides in 

Bangor, Me., and has Ella and Frank. 



563 William Carpenter^ son of Thomas,^3o ^^^as born 
January 28, 1800. His wife was Charity Goulding. He 
was a resident of St. John, N. B. 



Children. 



1131 John. 

1 132 Stephen. 

1 133 James. 

1 134 Nancy. 

1 135 Phebe a. 

1 136 LUCINDA. 



222 The Carpenter Family in America 

564 Timothy Carpenter, son of ThomaSj^^o ^^ras born 
March ii, 1802. His wife was Eleanor Smith of New 
Brunswick. 

Children. 

1 137 Charles T. 

1 138 Timothy M. 

1 139 Daniel S. 

1 140 Julie A. 

1 141 Mary S. 

1 142 Sarah E. 

1143 Catharines. 

567 Archealus Carpenter, son of Thomas,^3o ^^s born 
May I, 1809. His wife was Jerusha Jones of New 
Brunswick. He died May 9, 1878. 

Children. 

1144 Solathiel (son). 

1 145 Amy a. 

570 Thomas Wellington Carpenter, son of Thomas/3° 
was born September 12, 181 8. His wife is Elizabeth 
Slipp. He is a Baptist minister, having his address at 
Carpenter P. O., Queens County, N. B., where he also 
has a farm. To him I am indebted for my account of 
the New Brunswick families. He writes under date of 
1884 that he and his sister Rebecca are the only sur- 
vivors of his father's family. The hardships which these 
early settlers of New Brunswick endured in their banish- 
ment is a matter of history, and reveals the strength of 
mind and body which man is capable of when he deliber- 
ately adopts a course which to him seems right. Not 
alone did these immigrants suffer, but even down to the 
present generation their descendants feel the effect of 
their ancestors' removal to an uncongenial climate, and 
are now, when the opportunity offers, only too glad to 
again get back to " the States," where all old-time bitter- 



Aaron F. of North Castle 223 

ness against them has by the passing years long ago been 
forgotten. 

Children. 

1 146 Isaac W., born about 1832. 

1 147 Charlotte, deceased. 

I 148 JUNIETTA. 

1 149 Frances A. 

1 150 Alice P. 

1151 Sarah J. 

1 1 52 James T. 

579 Aaron Forman Carpenter, son of Jotham/*^ was 
born August 22, 1794. His first wife was Lydia Spencer, 
and for second wife he married Mary Horton. He was a 
shoemaker by trade, but also had a large farm at North 
Castle, where he died March 30, 1880. 

Children. 

1 1 53 Simeon Spencer, born August 15, 1822. He 

is agent for Prudential Life Insurance Com- 
pany, Jersey City. 

11 54 Susan Maria, born July 21, 1824. 

11 55 Sarah Elizabeth, born January 2, 1826, mar- 

ried Statts Hammond. 

1 1 56 Hannah Maria, born February 2, 1829. 

1 1 57 Catharine Ann, born April 22, 1831. 

1 1 58 Martha Jane, born October 19, 1834. 

1 1 59 Benjamin Prosser, born November 17, 1832, 

died June 29, 1864, as per Bible record. 

1 160 Alonzo Fuller, born September 13, 1836. 

1 161 Mary Ellen, born April 13, 1838. 

1 162 JoTHAM, born September 23, 1840, is a grocer, 

Jersey City, and is also a very successful 
evangelist, long time connected with the Flor- 
ence Mission, New York city. 

1 1 63 James Harrison, born November 24, 1843, 

by second wife. 



224 The Carpenter Family in America 

58 J Benjamin Carpenter^ son of Jotham/^^ was born 
October 7, 1799. His wife was Catharine Whelpley. 
Farmers at North Castle. 

Children. 

1 164 Daniel Whelpley. 

1 165 John JoTHAM. 

1 1 66 James Hall, born July 18, 1824, died at Sea 

Cliff, L. I., January 7, 1897. In 1852 he 
was licensed to exhort by the Rev. Phineas 
Rice, and received his first certificate in 1855. 
For forty-two years he was an accredited lay 
preacher of the Methodist Episcopal Church. 
For some time he had been a sufferer, and his 
decline became noticeable. She who had been 
his devoted wife since December 16, 1848, 
ministered unto him. There were no children 
to call. On January 7, in the third watch of 
the night, he heard the cry, " Behold, the 
Bridegroom cometh ! " and with lamp trimmed 
and burning he went out to meet Him. 

1 167 Benjamin Franklin. 

11 68 Jonathan Hobby. 

584 John Jotham Carpenter^ son of Jotham,"''" was 
born May 26, 1808. His wife was Jane H. Banks of 
North Castle. About i860 he removed to Mount Kisco. 
He died there January 25, 1884. He was an active and 
honored member of the Methodist Church, and main- 
tained a blameless life, enjoying the confidence and 
esteem of the community. 

Children. 

1 169 George JoTHAM. 

1 170 William Banks. 

1 171 Julia Augusta. 

1 172 Mary Elizabeth. 



Rees and Timothy of North Castle 225 

606 Rees Carpenter, son of William,^'*'' was born at 
North Castle, Westchester County, October 12, 1789. 
His wife was Sarah Bouron, married 18 16. For a num- 
ber of years he was a grocer, having his store and resi- 
dence at 36 Division Street, New York. He retired to 
North Castle and there died, 8d. 7m. 1871. 

Children. 

1 1 73 Jacob, married Hannah, daughter of James 

and Caroline (Cocks) Sands. 

1 174 David. 

1 175 Phebe, married Israel Hoag of New Castle. 

1 176 Freelove, married Israel Hoag of New Castle. 

1 177 Hannah, married IngersoU F. Knowlton. 

607 Phebe Carpenter, daughter of William,^'"' was born 
March 20, 1791. She died 19, 8, 1852. She married 
Robert, son of Joshua Cocks ^ of Somers, Westchester 
County. They had Townsend, Sarah^ Joshua^ William^ 
Mary, David, Deborah, and Elizabeth, all of Somers. 

608 Timothy Carpenter, son of William,^*^ was born 
August 27, 1792. His wife was Jemmima, daughter of 
Samuel and Phebe (Young) Haight. They were married 
December 15, 18 14. He died 30, 4, 1862. 

Children. 

1 178 Mary, married James Lewis, New York city. 

1179 Phebe H., married her cousin Townsend 

Cocks. (See No. 607.) They have Robert 
F., Henry, Mary L., and William, all of Un- 
derbill, Westchester County. 

* Joshua Cocks was born zSd. zmo. 1755. His wife was Elizabeth, 
born 1 2d. imo. 1747. The father of Joshua was probably Robert, a 
weaver. Joshua was his only son. 

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116 The Carpenter Family in America 

609 David Robbins Carpenter, son of William,^^^ ^^s 
born July ii, 1794. His wife was Mary, daughter of 
Jesse Ryder of Sing Sing. She was born October 11, 
1 801, married May 20, 18 19. In early life he was a 
merchant in New York. He retired to Pleasantville, 
where he engaged extensively in farming. He died No- 
vember 24, 1854. 

Children. 

1 1 80 Anne S., born March 30, 1820, married 

Robert, son of William B. Ireland. She died 
October 22, 1881. 

1181 Sarah J., born September 27, 1823, married 

Reuben J. Haight, September 14, 1843. ^be 
died at Chappaqua, March 4, 1850, leaving 
son George F. and daughter Anna M. who 
married Rev. C. C. North, a Methodist 
clergyman. George F. went to Australia, and 
died 1877, leaving wife and daughter. 

1 1 82 Mary D., born February 11, 1827, married 

Robert Ireland. She died June 27, 1850, 
leaving son Robert M., born June 22, 1850. 
Mr. Ireland afterwards married his wife's sis- 
ter, Anne S. (See above.) 

1 1 83 Edward J., born November 5, 1830, died, 

unmarried. May 10, 1876. He was a near 
neighbor and intimate friend of Horace 
Greeley, and an excellent man in all respects, 
a conscientious Christian, loved by all who 
knew him. See obituary in Christian Advo- 
cate by Rev. C. C. North, his brother-in-law. 

On Christmas day, Monday, December 26, 1881, I went to Pleas- 
antville and visited Mrs. Mary Carpenter (w^idow of David R.). She 
was 80 years old, very smart and active. She got dinner for me herself, 
all the rest of the household being absent. She showed me the Bible given 
to her by her father just after her marriage ; it was published by Samuel 
Wood & Sons, 1825, and from it I copied the family record. 

One part of the record had been copied from a slip of paper which 



William of Monroe County^ N. Y. 227 

6 JO Ferris Carpenter, son of William/'''' was born May 
3, 1796. His wife was Julia, daughter of David and 
Hannah Chadeayne of Yorktown, Westchester County. 
They were married November 20, 1822, and resided at 
Rye, where they died. He died 9, 5, 1852, she died 
19, 5, 1848. 

Children. 

1 1 84 Esther G., born September 7, 1828. She 

married, June i, 1853, Stephen, son of Wil- 
lett Robbins of Jericho, L. I., where she now 
resides (1888). Her husband is deceased. 

1185 Hannah C, born September 20, 1835, mar- 

ried, January 7, 1859, John M. Gaskin, 61 
East i2ist Street, New York. 



6J3 William Carpenter, son of William,'*^ ^^s born 
April 22, 1 801. His wife was Phebe, daughter of Job 
and Elizabeth (Hopkins) Cocks. He was a farmer at 
Mendona Centre, Monroe County, N. Y., where he died 
November, 1880. 

Children. 

1 1 86 Mary Elizabeth, died young. 

1 1 87 Hannah. Not married. She lives at the home 

of her sister Caroline (1885). 

1 1 88 Caroline, married Ingraham Willetts, and in 

1885 is a resident of Shelby, Oceana County, 
Mich., " being lately of Mendona Centre, 
N. Y." 

had been written out by Mr. A. B. Carpenter, of Vermont, who about 
1850 visited the family (the slip was in the Bible). This part, referring 
to Mercy Coles as being the wife of William Carpenter (taken from 
Thompson's History of Long Island), has since been shown to be an 
error, and the part of this Bible record previous.jo Timothy, 1 740, 
should properly be erased, as at some fviture time it may be taken as an 
authoritative record and so mislead those not knowing how it came there. 

(D. H. C.) 



22 8 The Carpenter Family in America 

615 Daniel Ferris Carpenter, son of William/47 was 
born March 4, 1805. On May 17, 1826, he married 
Hannah,* daughter of Israel and Charity Mott. He was 
a carpenter by trade, and was also a farmer at North 
Castle. He died 25, 2, 1875. 

Children. 

1 1 89 John Henry, born December 13, 1827, of 

Nprth Castle. 

1 190 Ebw^fce Mott, born May 23, 1831, of White 

Plains, living 1881. 

1 191 William Henry, born November 15, 1836, 

of New York, living 1881. 

616 Job R. Carpenter, son of William,-^'' was born 
April 23, 1807. His wife was Hannah Robbins. They 
were farmers at Pleasantville, and lived on a part of the 
original purchase of 1720. (See Timothy. ""5) They had 
no children. He died 29, 10, 1870. After the death of 
her husband Mrs. Carpenter married Joseph Smith of 
Chappaqua. She was living 1884. 

619 Ezra Carpenter, son of Powell,^" was born at 
Ninthtown, Ontario County, N. Y., June 24, 1796. His 
wife was Polly Kellam, and after his marriage he removed 
to Orion, Mich., where he had a farm. 

Children. 

11 92 Lucy, married Lathrop Bacon. 

1 193 William. 

1 1 94 Sarah, married Richard Emmons of Orion, 

Mich. 

* Carpenter — At White Plains, 9th month, 14th, 1892, Hannah H. 
Carpenter, widow of the late Daniel F. Carpenter, in the 88th year of 
her age. Services at the Friends' Meeting House, Purchase, 9th month, 
1 6th, at 2:30 p. m. 



Thomas /♦ of Michigan 229 

620 Ira Carpenter, son of Powell,^^^ was born in 
Scottsville, Monroe County, N. Y., March 11, 1798, 
where he was a miller and merchant. His first wife was 
Marion Lacy, by whom he had four daughters who all 
died young. His second wife was Nancy Hanford. 
While on a visit to his son Ira, then in Indianapolis, 
Ind., he was taken sick, and died there February 12, 
1883. 

Children. 

1 195 Ira H., born July 29, 1847, resides in Roches- 

ter, unmarried (1884); to him I am indebted 
for this family line. 

1 196 Alva B., born August 20, 1849, died unmar- 

ried, February 11, 1878. 

621 Powell Carpenter, son of Powell,^" was born De- 
cember 7, 1802. He was a farmer at Le Roy, Genesee 
County, N. Y. He died July 18, 1885. His wife was 
Sarah Davis. No children. 

622 Charles F» Carpenter, son of Powellj^^s ^^s born 
at Wheatland, Monroe County, N. Y., July 3, 1809. 
His father in 1824 took up a large quantity of govern- 
ment land in Oakland County, Mich., and here, with his 
brothers Thomas J. and Ezra, and his uncle Daniel P., 
between 1831 and 1837, they located, becoming early 
pioneers of that section. Mr. Carpenter was twice 
married. 

Children. 

1 1 97 Ira, is a resident of Orion, Mich. 
1197^ Delos, removed to Dakota. 

623 Thomas Jefferson Carpenter, son of Powell,^" -^^s 
born at Wheatland, N. Y., July 15, 1807. His first 
wife was Juliet, daughter of Samuel Clarke of Mont- 



230 The Carpenter Family in America 

gomery County, N. Y. She was born February 10, 1805, 
and soon after their marriage they removed to Michigan, 
where in 1831 he settled on Section 24 in Oakland 
County, where his children were born and where he 
lived until his death. Mr. Carpenter's wife Juliet died 
February 3, 1850, and in 1856 he married Catharine 
Casamir of Sussex County, N. J. It was at about the 
time of this latter marriage that he took a trip East, 
visiting, as he says, among his cousins at Oyster Bay, 
Glen Cove, etc. 

Children. 

1 1 97^ Sylvia, married Frank Thorne, Bay City, Mich. 
1197*" Delia, born January 12, 1835, married Alfred 

Owen, Kansas. 
II 97^^ Powell, born February 8, 1837, resides at 

Orion, Mich. 
1197^ Samuel C, born June 7, 1839, deceased. 
II 97* Stephen I., born December 28, 1841. 
1197^ Juliet C, born September 29, 1844, married 

James Van Kleeck, Bay City. 
1 197'' Thomas J., born January 2,6, 1850. 

624 Benjamin Bowen Carpenter, son of Powell,^" ^^s 
born at Wheatland, N. Y., June 12, 18 13. His wife 
was Caroline Ann Slaughter. She was born April 11, 
1827. They were married June 26, 1847. Mr. Carpenter 
was a well known business man in Scottsville, N. Y., 
where all his life was spent. He was very active in mili- 
tary circles, and was colonel in the local militia. He 
died December 26, 1872. 

Children. 

1 1 97' Herbert Slaughter, born May 7, 1848, 
Kansas City, Mo. 

1197^ Ella Frances, born April 11, 1850, died Oc- 
tober 12, 1 85 1. 



Charles K. of Michigan 23 1 

1 197'' William Powell, born May 3, 1853, mar- 
ried Sarah A. Sheldon, 1892. Is a confec- 
tioner, Rochester, N. Y. 

1197' Charles Gregg, born July 2, 1855, died 
August 25, 1859. 

ii97™BuRR Bacon, born February 16, 1857, mer- 
chant, Rochester, N. Y. 

II 97" Grace Nancy, born August 3, i860, died De- 
cember 10, 1899. 

1197° Harriet Lucy, born October 5, 1863, died 
September 2, 1865. 

1197P Asa Lewis, born September 12, 1866. He is 
in the jewelry trade at Kansas City, Mo. 

625 Benedict K. Carpenter^ son of Daniel P.,^59 v^as 
born in the town of New Cornwall, Orange County, 
N. Y., April 17, 1 8 10, and, with his father, in 1837 re- 
moved to Oakland County, Mich. His wife was Sally 
Ann Rodendo. ^ He died about 1888, at Orion. 

Children. 

1 198 William E., who resides on the homestead. 

He was supervisor of the town and chairman 
of county board for many years. He has also 
served as member of Legislature. 

1 199 John Duane, born about 1852. He is a 

physician. 

1200 Carrie, resides with her mother at the home- 

stead. 

1 201 Charles K., born about 1862. 

63 J Charles Ketcham Carpenter, son of Daniel P.,^59 
was born at Hornellsville, N. Y., January 25, 1826, and 
with his father removed to Michigan, 1837. In 1849 ^^ 
married Miss Jennette Corryell. He had a farm at Orion, 
Oakland County. In 1858 he was elected a member of 



2^2 The Carpenter Family in America 

the Legislature, and during the Civil War was an active 
Union man, chairman and treasurer of the War Associa- 
tion, having charge of the funds contributed in his dis- 
trict towards war expenses. 

In 1874 he was nominated for Governor on the Pro- 
hibition ticket, and in 1876 received the same honor 
from the Greenback party, but not being in sympathy 
with the principles of that party he declined the nomina- 
tion. He was prominent in the development of railroad 
and insurance interests in his part of the State, and was 
also the author of a series of articles on " Practical Farm 
Life," published in the Detroit Free Press over the signa- 
ture of "An Oakland County Farmer," An excellent 
sketch of his life appears in "Appleton's Cyclopedia of 
American Biography," 1887. 

Mr, Carpenter died at his home in Orion, August 19, 
1884, universally regretted, "He was a good man and 
just. 

Children. 

1202 RoLLA Clinton, born June 26, 1852, 

1203 William L,, born November 9, 1854 or 1855. 

1204 Blanche, born March 19, 1857, married, 

1880, Charles H, Seeley of Aberdeen, South 
Dakota. They have Mabel and Carroll. 

1205 Lewis George, born March 28, 1861. 

1206 Mary, born August 25, 1866, married, 1890, 

Ned S. Mayo, a professor in Kansas Agricul- 
tural College. They have Margaret, Donald, 
and Dorothy. 
•1207 Jennette, born January 27, 1875. 



633 Thomas D. Carpenter, son of Levi,'^^ ^^s born at 
Somers, Westchester County, N. Y., about 1797. His 
wife was Frances Willard. He was a prominent broker 




CHARLES KETCHAM CARPENTER. 



(No. 631) 



Thomas and Bailey of New York City 2^2 

in Wall Street, a member of the well known firm of 
Coster & Carpenter. He resided in New York city 
until 1 844, when he retired from business and went to 
Canton, St. Lawrence County, N. Y., where he had a 
large tract of land. He died there about 1867. 

Children. 

1208 Thomas D., Jr., born 1822. 

1209 Marion, born about 1824, married Albert G. 

Enos, three children. 

1210 William Bayard Coutts, born 1826. 

1 211 Fanny C, born about 1829, married Alex T. 

Sheldon, one daughter. 



635 Bailey Carpenter, son of Levi,'^^ was born at 
Somers, N. Y., about 1802. His wife was Frances Ma- 
tilda, daughter of Jacobus and Hester (Clemens) Van 
Vredenburgh (the Fan was subsequently dropped). She 
was born August 24, 1798, and died December 4, 1879. 
Mr. Carpenter, like his father, was an excellent mechanic, 
and eventually went to Alabama, near the city of Mont- 
gomery, where he established an extensive manufactory, 
consisting of foundry, blacksmith shop, carpenter shop, 
etc., employing therein a large force of colored men. He 
died there about 1854. 

Children. 

1 2 13 Winifred, born September 23, 1820, died 

November 28, 1879. She married Isaac, son 
of Isaac and Catharine (Martin) Kipp. They 
had daughter Winifred and son Isaac B. 

1 2 14 Mary, born about 1822, died unmarried about 

1850. 

121 5 Pell, born May 15, 1824, died 1848. 

1216 Edward Orser, born April 22, 1826. 

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234 The Carpenter Family in America 

64 J Peter Roe Carpenter, son of Levi/^^ ^v^s born at 
Somers, N. Y., August 23, 18 14. His wife was Eliza 
Ann Green. She was born March 21, 1 811, and died 
February 4, 1888. They were farmers, residing near 
Katonah, Westchester County, N. Y. They had son 

1217 William Henry, born October 12, 1835, died 
April 26, 1885. ^^ married J. Augusta 
Green and had daughter Sarah G., born Oc- 
tober 12, 1 86 1, who married William M. 
Smith of Stamford, Conn., and at their house 
Peter R. died September 27, 1896. 



645 Jasper Carpenter, son of John,^''^ was born at Har- 
risons, about 1 8 10. His wife was Hannah Owens. For 
many years he was the proprietor of the well known in- 
telligence office on Sixth Avenue, near 9th Street, New 
York, and also of the Putnam House, Fourth Avenue, 
and in 1885 was a resident of King Street, near Port 
Chester, N. Y. 

Children. 

1226 A DAUGHTER, who married an Umberfield. 

1227 Robert, married and has son Joseph, born 

1868. 

1228 Jasper. 



650 Isaac Webber Carpenter, son of John,^^^ was born 
about 1807. He was a farmer at Harrisons. His wife 
was Mary Ackerman of White Plains. 

Children. 

1229 ZiBA. 

1230 Sarah. 

123 1 Hannah. 



Charles of Scarsdale 235 

651 David Carpenter, son of John/^^ was born about 
1 812. His wife was Hannah Ogden of White Plains. 
He was a builder. 

Children. 

1232 Mary. 

1233 Matilda. 

1234 Nathan. 

1235 ZiBA. 

654 Enoch F. Carpenter, son of David/" was born at 
Harrisons, July 21, 18 17. He was a resident of South- 
old and Greenport, L. I,, where he owned property. In 
1853 he was in partnership with Calvin Wells and bought 
a patent for punching copper and other sheet metals. 

His wife was Mary . He had a family. One son 

was 

1236 Warren, a straw-goods merchant at 6^ Broad- 

way, resided in Brooklyn 1854-57. He died 
suddenly at St. Paul, Minn., December 29, 
1886. (Vide New York Times.) 

655 Warren Carpenter, son of David,^" was born 
April 24, 1822. He was a resident of Southold, and for 
many years the sexton of the Presbyterian Church of that 
place. His wife was Elizabeth R., to whom, by will 
dated 1882 and proved November 29, 1886, he be- 
queaths all his estate. No children. (Vide Riverhead 
Records of Wills, vol. 21, p. 158.) 

661 Charles Carpenter, son of Benedict,^^^ was born at 
Scarsdale, Westchester County, January 7, 1836, married 
December 7, 1862, Mary W., daughter of James and 

Carpenter — In St. Paul, Minn., suddenly, on Wednesday, December 
29, 1886, Warren Carpenter, formerly of this city. 



23 6 The Carpenter Family in America 

Matilda (Willetts) Griffen. She was born December lo, 
1837- 

Quldren. 

1237 Ella G., born October 2, 1863. 

1238 Jennie E., born April 7, 1865. 

1239 Mamie, born April 13, 1867. 

1240 Bertha F., born January 15, 1875. 

1241 Lizzie, born July 13, 1876. 

1242 Edith, born January 17, 1880. 

662 Jonathan Horton Carpenter, son of Benedict,^^^ 
was born June 10, 1838. His wife is Emma, daughter of 
Dr. Nicholas and Mary (Mason) Morrell, born October 
6, 1845, niarried October 3, 1864. They now (1893) 
reside at Hartsdale, Westchester County. 

Children. 

1243 Phebe M., born Aug. 23, 1866, married R. 

Franklin Titus, Oct. i, 1887, Westbury, L. I. 

1244 Esther, born January 31, 1869. 

1245 Richard E., born March 10, 1873. 

1246 Annie G., born April 23, 1875. 

1247 Edmund B., born June 23, 1878. 

665 Benedict Carpenter, son of Benedict,^^^ yyas born 
June 16, 1847, ^^^ o^"^ September 5, 1876, he married 
Sarah, daughter of Joseph B. and Sarah A. (Hutchinson) 
Brewster. She was born December 2, 1847. ^^^ ^^^^ 
February 22, 1901. 

Children. 

1248 Alice, born April 27, 1879. 

1249 Benedict, born August 27, 1881. 

1250 Sarah, born December, 1877. 

Carpenter — Suddenly, at Scarsdale, N. Y., Sarah Brewster, wife of 
Benedict J. Carpenter, daughter of the late Joseph B. Brewster. Funeral 
at the family residence, Scarsdale, Monday, February 25, at 1:30 p. m. 



Robert of Ulster County^ N» ¥♦ 237 

669 Selleck Carpenter, son of Haydock,^^'' was born at 
Plattekill, Ulster County, December 23, 1805. His wife 
was Alche, daughter of Philip Thomas of Marlborough, 
and for second wife he married Widow Jane Carpenter 
of Poughkeepsie. He was a farmer at Highlands. 

Children. 

1251 Henry, born May 15, 1831, died January 3, 

1892, married Harriet, daughter of Robert 
Woolsey. 

1252 Deborah, born June 9, 1835, ^^^^ April 9, 

1863, married Milton H. Dayton. 

1253 Selleck T., born July 28, 1851, married Laura 

A., daughter of John T. and Mary Mason, 
three children. 



672 Robert Carpenter, son of Haydock,^^^ was born at 
Plattekill, Ulster County, N. Y., July 22, 18 12. His 
wife was Susan, daughter of Charles and Hannah (Gerow) 
Young. He was a farmer at Marbletown, N. Y., also a 
carpenter and builder. He died December, 1852. She 
died November, 1855. 

Children. 

1254 Oliver T., born December 7, 1840. 

1255 Mary Anna, born November 11, 1842. She 

married Stephen S. Haight of West Farms, 
N. Y. They have Anna, Mary E., and 
Samuel C. 

1256 Hannah M., born December 18, 1844. She is 

a graduate of Oswego Normal College, and is 
now a teacher at Kingston, N. Y. 

1257 Deborah, born January 6, 1849, married Silas 

Schoonmaker of West Hurley. 

1258 Robert L., born September 26, 1846, mer- 

chant at Shifton, Ark. 



238 The Carpenter Family in America 

1259 Haydock, born September 26, 1846, Union 

soldier, killed at Winchester, Va., October, 
1864. 

1260 John J., born April 22, 1851, is a resident of 

Binghamton. 

1 26 1 Solomon G., born March 26, 1853. 



674 William Carpenter^ son of Haydock:,''^^ was born 
March 22, 1817, His wife was Ann, daughter of Benja- 
min Flageler. He is a civil engineer and farmer, resid- 
ing at Milton, Ulster County, N. Y. 

Children, 

1262 DeWitt C, born March 13, 1846. He was a 

physician at Salt Point, N. Y., and died there 
November 24, 1868. 

1263 George, born September 26, 1847, drowned at 

Milton, July 13, 1866. 

1264 Mary E., born January 4, 1855, married 

Charles Pope of Manchester, Me., and has 
four children. 

1265 Aaron H., born April 10, 1849, ^^^^ October 

9, 1851. 

1266 Charles, born January 21, 1851, married Julia 

Wicklin, and have son Howard, 1884. 

1267 Caroline, born November 4, 1852, married 

Herbert Sabine of Amherst, Mass., and have 
a son. 

1268 Anne, born February 24, 1853, married 

George Carey of Gansevoort, N. Y., and have 
five children. 

1269 Enoch, born October 15, i860, married 

Frances, daughter of Chadeayne Gerow, Mil- 
ton, N. Y. They have daughter Helene, born 
November 6, 1892. 



George A, of Asbury Park, N. J, 239 

675 John Carpenter, son of Haydock:,^^^ was born No- 
vember 4, 1 8 19. He was a farmer at Valley, Ulster 
County. His wife was Eleanor, daughter of Thomas 
Thorne. 

Children. 

1270 Emily, born November 23, 1845, married 

William H., son of Isaac and Prudence Sut- 
ton, and then Wallace Thorne. 

1 27 1 Cecilia, born March 29, 1850, married Wil- 

liam Relyea, New York, three children. 

1272 Eleanor, born March 14, 1856, married John 

Terwilliger, Plattekill. 

680 George Alexander Carpenter, son of Haydock,'^^ 
born March 24, 1824. His first wife was Martha, 
daughter of Henry Palmer. She was born November 1 1, 
1828, married September 29, 1847, died July 25, 1871, 
and on December 5, 1872, he married Mary A. Peck- 
ham of Smyrna, N. Y. She was born July 20, 1853. 
He resides at Asbury Park, N. J., and writes that he is 
"preaching the Gospel and raising fruit ^^ 1881. 

Children — all born at Clintondale, Ulster County, except Vera J. 

1273 Sarah A., born July 22, 1848, married Eras- 

tus Gerow and then Eugene McNab, Platte- 
kill, three children. 

1274 Jennie M., born February 22, 1850, married 

Charles A. Jenkins of Clintondale, eight chil- 
dren. 

1275 MiLLE M., born March 25, 1852, married 

John J. Hull of Clintondale, four children. 

1276 Deborah E., born June 8, 1854, married John 

Cotter of Clintondale, two children. 

1277 George H., born July 25, 1856, married Kate, 

daughter of Isaac Sutton, New Paltz. 

1278 William P., born Feb. 21, 1859. Deceased. 



240 The Carpenter Family in America 

1279 Phebe E., born December 31, i860, married 

Walter, son of William Wanser. Deceased. 

1280 Addie H., born January 4, 1863, married 

William D., son of William Wanser, New 
Milford, Conn., three children. 

1 28 1 Eva E., born January 30, 1866, married Frank, 

son of Joseph Wardell, Clintondale, one child. 

1282 Franklin B., born April 18, 1868. 

1283 Alida M., born July 2, 1874. 

1284 Emma H., born June 3, 1876. 

1285 Vera J., born November 12, 1890. 

685 James Carpenter^ son of Ezra,^^^ was born at Har- 
risons, Westchester County, August 27, 18 13. His wife 
was Mary, daughter of Abijah* and Patience Haviland. 
They were married November 19, 1834, and resided at 
Purchase, Westchester County. 

Children. 

1286 Hannah. 

1287 Caroline, born March 27, 1837. 

1288 James E., born April 9, 1839. 

1289 Solomon, born April 25, 1842. 

1290 Jane. 

7\2 Jacob Carpenter^ son of Robert,^"^ was born about 
1 8 12. His wife was Catharine White (sister to the father 
of Rachel White '^^3). They were farmers at Duanes- 
burgh, N. Y. After the decease of Mr. Carpenter his 
widow married William Whipple, whom she also sur- 
vived. 

Children. 

1 29 1 Leonard W. He was a flour merchant, firm 

of Carpenter & Randolph, 129 West Street, 

*He was son of Solomon and Letitia Haviland. Abijah was born 10, 
19, 1772, died 3, 17, 1851. 



Rev* Coles Girpenter 241 

New York. His wife was Amelia Randolph. 
He died in 1857. His will was proved No- 
vember 20, 1857, and makes bequests to his 
wife Amelia, his mother Catharine, brother 
Jacob, sisters Cynthia Whipple, Sarah Jane 
Sharp, Abigail Morse, and Urania W. Car- 
penter. (New York Wills, vol. 122, p. 74.) 

1292 Jacob. His brother bequeathed his farm at 

Duanesburgh to him. 

1293 Cynthia, married Griffen Whipple. 

1294 Sarah Jane, married, first, Conklin D. Sharp, 

and then Thomas A. Johnston. She died at 
412 West 22d Street, New York, about 1888. 

1295 Abigail Ann, married Isaac Morse. 

1296 Urania W. Not married. 



720 Coles Carpenter, son of Morris,^'^ was born at the 
old Carpenter homestead, Musketa Cove, L. I., March 
3, 1785. Just after his birth his parents removed to 
North Castle, Westchester County. Here at the age of 
18 he married Sarah, daughter of Hon. Caleb Kirby of 
New Castle. Up to this time, according to his own testi- 
mony, he had been "wayward and wild," but was led to 
see the folly of his course by the preaching of the earnest 
Methodist ministers and united with the church at North 
Castle. He soon became convinced that it was his duty 
to preach the Gospel, and fully satisfied on this point 
nothing could turn him back ; so, after a brief preparatory 
service as exhorter, class-leader, etc., he was licensed a 
minister of the Methodist Episcopal Church, at the age 
of 24, and up to the day of his death continued earnestly 
and faithfully in his arduous, self-denying work. He was 
regarded by his fellow ministers as an able, conscientious, 

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242 The Carpenter Family in America 

and godly man. While he was Presiding Elder of the 
Troy District he was taken sick, and after a brief illness 
died at Cambridge, N. Y., February 16, 1834. His wife 
died a few years later in her 65th year. They are both 
buried in the Vale Cemetery at Schenectady, N. Y., 
where memorial stones mark their graves. 

The following record of his family was written out by 
himself April 11, 1829, and was furnished me by his son 
Richard of Rockford, 111. 

Children. 

1297 Derinda, born May 10, 1804, married 

E,ly, died October 5, 1835. 

1298 Morris, born June 6, 1 806, died January, 1 8 8 1 . 

1299 Abigail, born November i, 1808, married 

Payn, died June 30, 1876. 

1300 Caleb Kirby, born March 24, 18 11. Not mar- 

ried. Died May 31, 1830. 

1301 Mary, born September 29, 1803, married 

Lewis C. Barhydt. Living 1884. 

1302 Phebe, born February 14, 18 16. Not married. 

Died November 6, 1833. 

1303 Richard, born February 28, 18 19. Living at 

Rockford, 111., 1900. 

1304 Ann Eliza, born July 3, 1821, died Novem- 

ber 4, 1830. 

I have letters from Rev. Julius Field, David Terry, etc., etc., regard- 
ing Rev. Coles Carpenter, speaking of him in the highest terms. See also 
Sprague's "Annals of the American Pulpit," ''Life of Rev. E. D. 
Osborn," Park's Trov Conference Miscellany for 1854. Also Recollec- 
tions of an Old Resident of Schenectady in "Daily Union" of that 
place, 1887, etc. Rev. Coles Carpenter was pastor of Greene Street 
Church, Allen Street Church, and others in New York city. 

Coles Carpenter and Sarah his wife sell 3 acres of land at North 
Castle for $275. October 16, 1824. Richard Kirby, witness. (Liber 
42, p. 299.) 



Sarah (Carpenter) Lyon 243 

1305 Coles, born June 13, 1824, died March 21, 

1876. 

1306 Sarah, born November 9, 1826, died Novem- 

ber 21, 1826. 

1307 William, born February 14, 1829, died April 

2, 1830. 

725 William Carpenter, son of Morris,^'^ was born 
September 18, 1798. He married, March 5, 1820, Elea- 
nor . He died about 1828. They had but one child, 

1308 Sarah Elizabeth. She married a minister, 

name unknown, and removed to the vicinity 
of Boston, where she died, leaving no issue it 
is believed. (Vide account of Mrs. Sarah 
Lyon.) 

726 Sarah Carpenter, daughter of Morris,^'^ was born 
at North Castle, April 22, 1802, and on February 27, 
1824, she married Alvah Lyon. They were extensive 
farmers at North Castle and Bedford. In the summer 
of 1883 I visited Mrs. Lyon (and her daughter Abby 
C. Hobby) at Bedford. She was very active and able to 
pursue the usual routine of work pertaining to a large 
farm, taking charge thereof, her husband having died 
several years previously. She distinctly remembered her 
grandmother, Sarah (Latting) Carpenter,'"^ for whom she 
was named, and at whose home at Musketa Cove she 
was a frequent visitor and from whom she received a 
present for her name. Mrs. Lyon was especially fond 
of her brother Coles, ''"° and showed me very many letters 
and memoranda concerning him and the family in gen- 
eral, for, said she, I am so glad to again see one of my 
father's family — and "a Carpenter" at that. She died 
August 9, 1893, aged 91 years, 3 months, and 17 days. 



244 The Carpenter Family in America 

See obituary in Advocate, December 21, 1893, for which 
I furnished data. (D. H. C, December 26, 1893.) 

Children. 

Abigail C, married Albert Hobby of Bedford. 
Clarissa, the youngest, not married. 
One daughter, married James Palmer of Bedford. 
One daughter, married Jonathan Searles of Green- 
wich. 



728 James Smith Carpenter^ son of Latting,3^° was 
born at Musketa Cove, L. I., January 13, 1793. His wife 
was Sarah Ann, daughter of Jesse and Deborah ^'^ (Car- 
penter) Coles. She was born September 14, 1803. They 
were married June 27, 18 19. He first purchased a small 
piece of land of his father on which was a deposit of clay. 
He found this a source of much profit, and, the oppor- 
tunity offering a few years after, he bought the adjoining 
farm of John Carpenter,^^^ then lately deceased; on this 
farm there was a still larger amount of clay and a very 
valuable kind of sand.* 

These purchases proved a veritable mint to him and 
to his children, and enabled him at the time of the sale 
of his father's farm to buy that in its entirety. And, by 
a singular piece of good fortune, in a year or two there- 
after he sold a portion of this latter purchase to the 
Sea Cliff Camp-Meeting Association at a very large 
advance. 

James S. Carpenter was a man of strict integrity and 
unquestioned uprightness. He was 71 years a member 

*In addition to the work of the farm and the clay deposits he also 
owned and ran two or three sloops and schooners freighting from his 
place and for others to the various ports on Long Island Sound and the 
Hudson River. One of these schooners was named for his wife, Sarah 
Ann Carpenter, 



James S, of Sea Cliff, L, L 245 

of and one of the founders of the Glen Cove Methodist 
Episcopal Church. No one ever doubted his "Chris- 
tianity," for it was a living principle and manifested itself 
in his daily walk and work. He died April 19, 1880. 
His wife died October 16, 1889. Both are buried at 
Sea Cliff. 

Children. 

1309 Mary Kissam, born August 3, 1823. She 

married John A. Hicks and has a daughter 
Celia, wife of Hiram Lugar. 

13 10 Martha Deborah, born September 14, 1825. 

Not married. She is living at the old home 
(1901). 

13 1 1 Smith Searing, born March 11, 1828. 

13 1 2 Jesse Latting, born June 23, 1830. 

13 13 Coles Augustus, born July 23, 1833. 

13 14 Charles Wesley, born September 30, 1835. 

Not married. He died July 8, 1898. 

13 1 5 James Fletcher, born December 6, 1837, 

died October 12, 1840. 

13 16 Phebe Elizabeth,* born April 17, 1841. She 

married John H. Osborne of Newark, N. J. 

13 1 7 Sarah Jane, born August 23, 1843. She mar- 

ried Thomas Osborne of Newark, N. J. 
(nephew of John H.). 
13 1 8 Amanda Ann, born December 18, 1845, died 
in infancy. 

* Greenwich, Conn., Feb. i, 1901. — Archibald H. Campbell, for- 
merly of Brooklyn, and Mrs. Phoebe E. Osborne, of Plainfield, N. J., 
were married at the Methodist parsonage at noon to-day by the Rev. W. 
W. Gillis. The bridegroom is seventy-four years old and had been pre- 
viously married four times. His bride was a widow of fifty-five years. 
Their wedding was the result of a romance begun nearly fifty years ago. 
With Henry Bergh, Mr. Campbell founded the Society for the Preven- 
tion of Cruelty to Animals, and for more than a quarter of a century was 
its superintendent, giving his services gratuitously. 



246 The Carpenter Family in America 

729 Sarah Carpenter, daughter of Latting,^^" was born 
August 22, 1794. She died August 2, 1850, the first of 
the family (at maturity) to die, and the first to be buried 
in the family plot. She was an excellent woman, a con- 
sistent and sincere Christian, doing work for her Master 
in the household and in the community which is still 
remembered and can never be forgotten by those who 
knew her so long as memory shall last. A plain marble 
monument marks her resting-place. 



730 Benjamin Carpenter, son of Latting,^^" was born 
at the old Carpenter homestead, Musketa Cove, L. I., 
January 15, 1796. On April 26, 1827, he married* 
Sarah Ann, daughter of Daniel f and Phebe (Coles) 
Hoogland. She was born April 4, 1805. Up to the 
time of the building of the sloop " Ambassador " (see No. 
320) he was engaged on the farm of his father. When 
the sloop was readv for service he took charge of her, 
and was ever afterwards known as " Capt. Benjy," (he 
was then 25 years of age,) and for a period of about thirty 
years he was engaged in the coasting trade on Long Isl- 
and Sound and vicinity. 

About 1850 he sold his vessel J and bought a small 
place adjoining his father's land, formerly owned by the 
Kirby family. Here he built a comfortable dwelling and 
continued there a few years, then sold the property and 
removed to the village of Glen Cove, where on March 
28, 1862, his wife died. After her death he never seemed 

*The officiating clergyman was the Rev. Dr. Milledoller, of the 
Dutch Reformed Church, and the marriage was at the home of the 
bride's father, 333 Cherry Street, New York. 

■{■See "Hoogland Family in America," by Daniel H. Carpenter. 

J Among the vessels "Capt. Benjy" commanded were the Reindeer, 
Experience, Orange, and Louisa. In 1836 he bought the Lady Wash- 
ington and sailed her till 1850. 




CAPT. BENJAMIN CARPENTER AND SARAH A. HIS WIFE. 



Captain Benjy^^ 247 



the same man again, and though cheerful, yet could not 
recover from his great loss. He spent his time visiting 
for a while one of his children then another, and so con- 
tinued until February 4, 1874, when, at the house of his 
son Abram, at Newark, N. J., he entered into eternal 
rest, fully assured of a triumphant entrance into mansions 
prepared for him above.''' 

Children. 

13 19 Daniel Hoogland, born April 14, 1828 (the 
compiler of this work). 

1320 Benjamin Coles, born September 23, 1830. 

1321 Andrew Hoogland, born August 3, 1832, 

died May 5, 1834. 

1322 Abram Hoogland, born May 9, 1836. 

1323 Mary Elizabeth, born January 8, 1839, mar- 

ried Thomas J. Carpenter.'^^- 

1324 James Wesley, born October 3, 1842. Not 

married. Resides at Helena, Mont.; is a 
mine, owner. 

1325 Washington Smith, born November 30, 

1 845. Not married. Resides at Estilene, S. D.; 
has a wheat farm. 

73 J John Searing Carpenter, son of Latting,^'" was born 
December 4, 1796. (Datef taken from family record in 
the Bible of Latting Carpenter, now in possession of the 
writer.) His wife was Sarah, daughter of Israel Hawks- 
hurst of Jericho, L, 1. She died November 11, 1872, 

* Captain Benjamin Carpenter and his wife are buried in Manhassett, 
L. I., in the grounds attached to the Dutch Reformed Church. 

•j-The birth of John S., always called Searing Carpenter, and that of 
his brother Benjamin seem to have occurred in the same year — Benjamin 
born January 15, and Searing December 4. I well remember their 
mother (my grandmother) telling me that whenever she went out with them 
every one stopped her on the way to have a look at them, but I always 
understood it was because of their hearty appearance and "good looks." 



248 The Carpenter Family in America 

aged 70 years, 3 months, 18 days. He died January 29, 
1877, and both are buried at Searingtown in the grounds 
of the Methodist Episcopal Church. He was a carpen- 
ter and builder by trade and built very many of the early 
residences in the vicinity of his home. He purchased a 
part of the old Searing farm at Searingtown, working it 
in addition to his trade. 

Children. 

1326 James Smith, born at Musketa Cove, Septem- 

ber, 1 8 19. 

1327 William Bird, born at Musketa Cove, 1821. 

His wife was Susan Hoffman. He died 
March 7, 1885, she died about three months 
after; both buried at Cypress Hills. They 
had daughter who married L. G. Osborne, 
New York. 

1328 Eliza Jane, born August 26, 1824. She mar- 

ried John Searing PearsalL* She died Octo- 
ber 1 1, 1884, leaving son Clarence. They were 
farmers at Searingtown. 

1329 John Wesley, born about 1827, married and 

had one daughter ; wife and daughter deceased. 
He died August 30, 1898. Buried at Searing- 
town, September i, 1898. 

1330 Rosalie Elma, born August i, 1830. 

133 1 George Washington, born at Searingtown 

about 1833, not married. 

The reader will perhaps have noticed that Sarah was the name of the 
wives of these three brothers — and as they all had a sister Sarah there 
were of course four Sarahs in the family. To properly designate them 
my grandmother adopted the following plan, which was recognized by 
all : The wife of James S. was called Sarah Ann, Benjamin's wife, 
Sally Ann, Searing's wife, Sally, and the sister was always Sarah. 

*He was son of Abijah Pearsall, who married Elizabeth, daughter of 
Rev. John Searing. They resided at the old Searing homestead, Sear- 
ingtown, L. I. 



'^Aunt^* Jane 249 

1332, Thomas Jefferson, born at Searingtown, April 
17, 1839. 



732 Jane Carpenter, daughter of Latting,^^" was born 
April 9, 1799. She was always the one to do her share 
(and more) of the hard and necessary work pertaining to 
the large family and farm, never " considering herself," 
so that she could ease the burden of her sister or brother. 

After the sale of the farm and marriage of her sister 
Mary Deborah, she made her home with this sister, and 
at her house in Manorkill, Schoharie County, N. Y., she 
died May 14, 1890, and with the quaintness of a Ply- 
mouth record under similar circumstances we might add, 
" She was a godly old maid, never married." She is 
buried at Manorkill. (See obituary in Advocate.)* 



734 Coles Carpenter, son of Latting,^^" was born De- 
cember 24, 1802. His wife was Elizabeth Tuttle of 
Westchester County. She was born May 27, 18 14. 
(Adopted daughter of Thomas Dunham, Esq., of New 
York and Brooklyn.) They were married March 16, 
1835. -^^ ^^^ always from boyhood engaged in the 
coasting trade and continued at it until 1889, and after 

* Carpenter — Miss Jane Carpenter, daughter of Latting and Martha 
(Searing) Carpenter, died at Manorkill, Schoharie County, N. Y., May 
14, 1890. She was born at the old Carpenter homestead, now Sea 
Cliff, L. I., April 9, 1799, and early united with the Methodist Episcopal 
Church at Glen Cove and continued a consistent member. Her father's 
house was the home of the early Methodist preachers, and Jane was often 
the "Martha" who cared for their temporal needs. She remembered 
Ezekiel Cooper, Freeborn Garrettson, Samuel Merwin, Dr. Phcebus, 
Richard Seaman, and others who at some time were made welcome at 
this Methodist home ; and some of the later ones now living will, with 
me, have pleasant memories of days spent at the old homestead, and of 
"Aunt Jane's" Christian care. (D. H. C.) 

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250 The Carpenter Family in America 

this date made frequent trips to New York on his son's 
vessel, being hale and strong as one of 60 years of age. 
Every one in the trade knew him as " old Captain 
Coles Carpenter." His wife died April 19, 1891, and he 
on September 24 following, and was buried by the side 
of his wife at Sea Cliff, September 27, 1891. 

I was at Glen Cove, December 13, 1887, and copied 
the following record from his Bible, at the house of his 
son Latting. 

Children. 

1333 Latting, born February 29, 1836. 

1334 Melville, born August 20, 1837, died Octo- 

ber 15, 1837. 

1335 Thomas Dunham, born August 20, 1838. 

Murdered on his vessel December 12-18, 
1887. 

1336 George Coles, born March 12, 1840, died 

December 17, 1864, in Salisbury prison. He 
belonged to Company E, Fifth Heavy Artil- 
lery, Captain Crane. 

1337 Jacob F., born June 28, 1841, is married, has 

George and Lizzie and Thomas. He also is 
captain of a coasting vessel. 

1338 Robert A., born January 2, 1843. -^^ ^^^o is 

captain of a coasting vessel. Not married. 

1339 Ann Augusta, born August 16, 1844, married 

Charles Simonson of Glenwood. 

1340 Frances Elizabeth, born July i, 1846. 

1341 Celia Jane, born May 27, 1848. 

1342 Sarah Smith, born February 25, 1850. 

1343 William B., born September 4, 1851, died 

September 4, 1852. 

1344 Rose, born July 4, 1853, died October 2, 1854. 

1345 Martha, born March 16, 1855, died August 

20, 1855, 



Elizabeth (Carpenter) Underhill 251 

736 Elizabeth Carpenter, daughter of Latting,^^" was 
born July 30, 1806. She married, January 5, 1835, 
Charles C., son of Charles and Jane (Seaman) Under- 
hill. He was born July 20, 1806, and died January 2, 
i860. He inherited from his father a large and produc- 
tive farm at Locust Valley, probably a part of the old 
Captain John Underhill grant, of whom he was a lineal 
descendant. Elizabeth (Carpenter) Underhill died March 
28, 1885, aged nearly 79. She was an excellent woman, 
quiet in demeanor, beautiful in Christian simplicity, be- 
loved by all. She is buried in the old Captain Underhill 
burial-ground at Matinecock, by the side of her husband 
and daughter Amelia. Their only living descendant is 
their daughter Martha Jane^ born January 8, 1837. She 
married Fitzhugh Smith of New York and has but one 
child, a son "Onto," born March 8, 1869. 



737 Fanny Ann Carpenter, daughter of Latting,^"" was 
born September 20, 1808. She married, May 10, 1830, 
Albert Ketcham of Clay Pits, now Northport, L. I. She 
died September 30, 1 871, and is buried at Sea Cliff. 
Their three children were hatting C, now residing at 
Flushing, who married Annie Jervis, and has two daugh- 
ters and one son ; Martha Ann, married Smith S. Car- 
penter,'^" died leaving no issue, and is buried at Sea 

Underhill — Mrs. Elizabeth Underhill, a member of the Methodist 
Episcopal Church at Glen Cove, L, I., died March 28, aged about 79. 
She was the daughter of Latting Carpenter, one of the first members and 
a class-leader of the old Hempstead Circuit. His homestead, a famous 
itinerants' home, embraced what is now Sea Cliff. Here his daughter 
Elizabeth was born. She was converted at a camp-meeting in the vicinity 
nearly sixty-five years ago. She remained a devoted, resolute, consistent 
Methodist Christian. She married Charles Underhill about fifty years 
ago, and her subsequent home was at Locust Valley, about two miles 
from Glen Cove. Her house was also a resting-place for the itinerant. 



252 The Carpenter Family in America 

Cliff; Sarah Jane^ married Peter Van Ness of Fairfield, 
N. J. — she died May 19, 1888, leaving no issue, and is 
buried in the grounds of the Dutch Reformed Church at 
Fairfield. 



738 Latting Carpenter, son of Latting,3"° was born 
April 14, 181 1. He was in early life converted and 
joined the Methodist Church at Musketa Cove. He 
learned the trade of a carpenter, and while pursuing this 
occupation he became convinced that it was his duty to 
preach the Gospel ; so strongly was this duty impressed 
upon him that he was wont to say, " Woe is unto me if I 
refuse." So, giving up prosperous business opportunities, 
he pursued a course of study and was admitted and 
licensed as a minister of the Methodist Church. One of 
his first charges was in 1850, at what was then called 
"Bottle Hill," now Madison, N. J. ; but most of his 
labors were in Connecticut and on Long Island, where 
he successfully filled the appointments of his Conference. 
He was twice married. His first wife was Augusta Homan; 
she died March 9, 1859, aged 30 years. His second wife 
was Hattie Haff, who is now (1900) living at Sayville, 
L. I. He died October 6, 1867, and is buried at Sea 
Cliff. No better or truer sketch could be written of him 
than is briefly told of him on his tombstone, " He was a 
good man and just." 

Children. 

1346 Melissa. She is a teacher at Sayville. (1900.) 

His will is on record at Riverhead in volume 9 of Wills, page 612. 
He was then of Middle Island, Brookhaven township. His wife Harriet 
and four children. She was sole executrix, guardian, etc. Dated Oc- 
tober 3, 1867, and proved December 17, 1867. 



As taken from 
memorial stones 
at Sea Cliff. 



Mary D. (Carpenter) Hammond 253 

1347 Sarah S., died July 12, 1858, 

aged 3 years, 9 months, 
1 5 days. 

1348 John S., died August 10, 

1859, aged 35 days. 

1349 Sarah L., died June 9, 1866, 

aged 6 months. 

1350 Charles S., died October 10, 

1868, aged 13 years. 

13 5 1 Jennie. She married, October 30, 1895, ■^^~ 

mond-J. Robbins of Bay Shore, L. I. She 
was a teacher at Sayville, 1893, and is the only 
child by second marriage. 

740 Mary Deborah Carpenter, daughter of Latting,3'° 
was born October 7, 1814. She married (about 1859) 
Hon. Elisha Hammond of Manorkill, Schoharie County, 
N. Y. He died 1881. She has no children of her own, 
but has been a mother indeed to the children of her hus- 
band, who now reside close by her home at Manorkill, 
and with whom there is nothing but the most loving of 
family relations. She is the sole survivor (1900) of her 
father's large family. In her 80th year she visited her 
friends on Long Island, having come alone and unat- 
tended from her home for this purpose, riding first four- 
teen miles by stage, then eighty miles by rail, and then 
about ninety miles by steamboat from Rondout to New 
York, arriving here on Thanksgiving Day, 1893, ^^^ ^^ 
the spring of 1897 ^^^ again repeated the visit. 

741 Charles Wesley Carpenter, son of Latting,3"° was 
born February 20, 1818. His wife was Elizabeth Ham- 
mond of Middle Island, Suffolk County, L. I. After 
the sale of the homestead he engaged in the business of 
carriage building at Glen Cove. He was an excellent 
mechanic, being able to do nearly every kind of work 



254 The Carpenter Family in America 

imaginable, but did not succeed in his Glen Cove ven- 
ture. He then for a little while resided at Manorkill, and 
then again removed to Long Island, engaging in same 
business at Freeport, where at the house of his brother- 
in-law. Dr. Hammond, he died (of smoker's cancer of 
the tongue) August 3, 1888. He is buried at Greenfield 
Cemetery, near Hempstead. He had one child, who died 
in infancy. He was an honest. Christian man, having 
hosts of friends and no enemy. 

742 Benjamin Girpenter, son of Leonard,^'^ was born 
at Newburgh, February 14, 1793. His wife was Caroline 
S., daughter of John Warren of Saratoga Springs. Since 
1 8 17 he has been engaged in the forwarding business at 
Newburgh, and has sustained in his whole career an un- 
blemished character. In 1830 he built one of the first 
steamboats to run to Newburgh, and until 1865, when 
they sold their business to Homer Ramsdell & Co., the 
firm of Benjamin Carpenter & Co. was one of the best 
known on the Hudson River. Mrs. Carpenter died 
April 5, 1856. 

Children. 

1352 Mary F,, born about 18 15. She married 

Lewis M. Strong of Northampton, Mass. 

1353 John W., died in infancy. 

1354 Warren, died 1849. ^^ ^^^^ daughter AHda 

Josepha, who married Horatio B. Reed. 

1355 Elizabeth, married William Thayer and had 

William L. and John S. 

1356 Elijah C, married daughter of Hamilton 

Morrison of Montgomery, N. Y. 

1357 George A. 

1358 Charles F., married Anna F., daughter of 

Lewis Miller of New Windsor. 

1359 Anne B., married Henry W. Dolson. 

1360 Caroline M. 



Captain MiUington L. i^S 

748 Alexander B. Carpenter, son of Leonard,^^^ was 
born at Newburgh about 1799. His wife was Elizabeth 
Lawrence of Fishkill. He appears to have resided for a 
while at Coldenham, Orange County, and then to have 
removed to Ohio, where he died October i, 1848. 

Children. 

1361 Sarah L. 

1362 Isaac L. 

1363 Lawrence F. 



751 Millington L. Carpenter, son of Henry B.,^"^ ^as 
born in New York city, July 20, 1818. His father died 
when he was six years old, so that he was thrown upon 
his own resources and compelled thus early to gain his 
own livelihood. He chose a sea-faring life, and from a 
cabin-boy rose to be a captain, commanding some of the 
finest vessels in the South American and European trade. 
In 1869, having been very successful in his ventures, he 
retired from the sea and settled at Monticello, Iowa, 
where he was a well known and prominent banker. Mr. 
Carpenter married three times. His first wife was Julia 
Halstead, to whom he was married in Brooklyn, Septem- 
ber 19, 1850. His second wife was Harriet S. Marvin, 
married in 1856. His third wife was Mary Eliza Griffen, 
to whom he was married March 20, 1867. He died 
November 5, 1890. Mrs. Mary E. Carpenter is living 
(1900). 

Children. 

1364 Julia Adaline,'*' born June 20, 1851. By first 
wife. 

*She married in 1878 Joseph Moody, and has son FreJ Carpenter 
Moody, born September 7, 1880. 



2^6 The Carpenter Family in America 

1365 Henry Millington,* born September 11, 

1857. He is a banker at Monticello, Iowa. 
By second wife. 

1366 Hattie May, born February 2, 

1868. 

1367 Nellie Lockwood, born June 7, 

1869. 

1368 Willie Lockwood, born Septem- 

ber 15, 1 87 1, died April 18, 1876. 

1369 Jennie, born September 17, 1873. 



. By. 

third wife. 



763 Charles L» Carpenter, son of Moberry,^'*' was born 
1809. He was well known in New York city, being for 
a long time the sexton of St. Mark's Episcopal Church, 
Stuyvesant Street and Second Avenue. His will is dated 
February 24, 1869, and was proved just one month later. 
His son Leonard and son-in-law Stephen H. Cornell were 
executors. He also mentions his sisters Ann and Adelia. 
His wife died at their home, 225 East nth Street, New 
York, on January 14, 1888. 

Children. 

1370 Merriam B. 

137 1 Leonard J., born April 18, 1845. 

1372 Mary Jane.-j* 

1373 Helen Kate. 

1374 Teresa W. 

1375 Charity Ann. 

*He married, September 11, 1883, Mary Emiline Farwell ; they have 
a son, Millington Farwell Carpenter, born October 21, 1888. 

f Chamberlain — At Utica, N. Y., July 10, 1893, Mary J. Carpen- 
ter, widow of Frank C. Chamberlain and daughter of the late Charles L. 
Carpenter of this city. 



Abraham of Duanesburgh^ N, Y. 257 

768 Louis 0» Carpenter, son of Joseph,^'^^ was born at 
Marlboro, N. Y., about 1800. His wife was Mary E. 
Paine. They were residents of Newburgh, N. Y., where 
he died 1873. She died 1889. 

Children. 

1376 Joseph B., was born in Brooklyn, L. I., De- 

cember II, 1 85 1, and on April 14, 1881, he 
married Miss Emma Barnett, daughter of 
Thomas Barnett of Kingston, N. Y. For a 
while, about 1895, ^^ ^^^ ^ resident of Irv- 
ington, N. J., being town clerk of that place, 
but removed before 1900. He had one child, 
a daughter, Josephine. 

1377 Oscar, is a resident of Wilkesbarre, Pa. 

1378 Mary A., is a resident of Pasadena, Cal. 

1379 Ira P., is a resident of Bridgeton, N. J. 

779 Henry Carpenter, son of Benjamin, ^^ was born 
May 16, 1804. His wife was Eliza, daughter of Abra- 
ham Miller. She was born July 9, 1 807, and was mar- 
ried October 18, 1816. She died November 20, 1878. 
He died May 6, 1884. 

Children. 

1380 Esther A., born December 23, 1827, married, 

1856, Ira G. Tompkins. 

1381 James W., born June i, 1831, married, 1861, 

Margaret Pugsley. He died October 10, 1862. 

1382 Martha E., born August 15, 1841. 

783 Abraham Carpenter, son of Peter,^^^ was born at 
New Castle, Westchester County, N. Y., November 28, 
1785. His wife was Ruth, daughter of Robert Carpen- 
ter.3°^ They were married October 7, 1807, and soon 
thereafter removed to Duanesburgh, Schenectady County, 

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258 The Carpenter Family in America 

N. Y., where they had a large farm on which they resided 
during their lifetime. 

Children. 

1383 Zeno, born August 18, 1808, married Rachel 

Auchumpaugh. 

1384 Sally, born March 30, 1810, died December 

13, 1846. 

1385 Peter, born October 18, 181 1. 

1386 Emily, born March 2.4, 1813, married Richard 

Hunter, issue Ida, John, Phebe, and Jessie. 

1387 Robert, born August 8, 18 14. 

1388 Deborah, born March 17, 1815, died October 

21, 1843. 

1389 Maria, born February 10, 18 17, married 

James H. Titus, and had Albert C. 

1390 Eliza, born June 18, 1821, married Frank 

Hoag. 

1391 William H., born October 13, 1823, married 

Margaret Wood and Mary Mcintosh. 

1392 David L., born January 17, 1826. 

1393 Charles B., born June 8, 1829. 



785 Caleb Carpenter, son of Peter,^^^ was born about 
1790. His wife was Deborah Carpenter.''" He was a 
farmer at Duanesburgh. He and his wife died in 1846. 

Children. 

1394 Elias, married Catharine (Whipple). No chil- 

dren. 

1395 Ezra, married Lucia Gage. 

1396 Marietta, married Alfred Abell. 

793 Thomas Carpenter, son of Peter,^^^ born about 
1 805, married Sarah, daughter of Abraham Weeks (grand- 



Thomas of Somers, N. Y. 259 

son of James, great-grandson of Abel Weeks, twin brother 
to Jesse). He was a farmer at Somers, Westchester 
County. 

Children. 

1397 Jesse, died young. 

1398 Isaac, married Rebecca Sutton. 

1399 John, married Kate Tripp. 

1400 Phebe, married Alfred Sutton. 

1 40 1 Maplet, married Ferris Gary. 

1402 Charles, married Ella Haight. 

1403 Emma, married James E. Weeks. 

1404 Sarah F., married James Hunt, and has 

Louis and Thomas. 

1405 Kate, married Charles Hunt. 

1406 Anna, married Charles Day. 

1407 Peter, married Phebe Hunt. 



794 James Carpenter, son of Peter,^^^ married Phebe 
Carpenter,^'5 daughter of Robert.^"^ He died at New 
Castle, 1846. 

Children. 

1408 Horace, married Mary Davenport. 

1409 William, married Fannie Weeks. 
141 o David, married Olive Ray. 

1411 Ethan, married Maria Kenny. 



795 Stephen Carpenter, son of Peter,35^ married Debo- 
rah Washburn. He died at New Castle, 1834. His will 
was proved March 10 of that year. 

Children. 

1412 Ezra. Not 21 in 1834. 

141 3 Sarah, married George Knox. 



26o The Carpenter Family in America 

796 Edward Carpenter, son of Peterj^s^ married Libby 
Green. 

Childrea. 

1414 Elbert. 

141 5 Frederick. 



798 Joseph Carpenter, son of James,^^' was born at 
New Castle, Westchester County, April 15, 1800. His 
wife was Hannah, daughter of William Quimby. They 
were farmers at New Castle. 

Children. 

141 6 AzARiAH, married Mary Baxter. 

1417 James, married Eliza J. Tompkins. Has 

daughter Phebe. 

141 8 Phebe, married Wright Van Tassel. 

1419 Derinda, married Sanford Weeks. 

1420 Mary. 



799 Zophar Carpenter, son of James,^^' was born Au- 
gust 5, 1805. His wife was Phebe, daughter of Francis 
Marshall. They were farmers (1885J at Mt. Kisco. He 
died April, 1890, aged 85. His wife was born 18 10, 
died July 30, 1898. 

Children. 

142 1 Francis M. 

1422 J. Theodore, married Cordelia Lyon, and has 

Emma, married Henry Lounsbury, no chil- 
dren, and Lizzie, married Harrison T. Slos- 
son, no children. 



800 Edmund Carpenter, son of Daniel,^^^ ^as born at 
Pleasantville, Westchester County, about 1800. He 



Nathaniel of Ohio 261 



married, first, Sarah Packer, and for second wife Maria 
Harris. 

Children. 

1423 Edmund, is probably the one referred to in 

foot-note. 

1424 Daniel. 

1425 Irene, married E. Wall. 

1426 Elizabeth, married Henry Allen. 

1427 Erastus, married Louisa Shelf. 

1428 Harry. 



804 Nathaniel Carpenter, son of Abraham,^^* was born 
about 1800, and removed with his father's family to 
Ohio. His wife was Jennie Cocks. 

Children. 

1429 Herbert, has daughter Laura, who married 

William Jessup and has Alfred and Gertrude. 

1430 Walter. 

143 1 Edwin, married Louisa Hale. 

1432 Caroline, married Joseph Hood. 

1433 Mary, married William Pyle. 



808 Ezra Carpenter, son of Isaac,^^^ was born about 
1800. His wife was Sarah Andrews. Thev removed to 
Ohio. 

Children. 

1434 Mary Emily, married Leonard Rice. 

An Edmond T. Carpenter, married June 7, 1853, Sarah Jane Riker. 
He was mayor of Jersey City, and died there November 28, 1861, leav- 
ing sons Edmond T., Daniel H., and Henry, and daughter Irene. 
(Vide Roome Genealogy.) 



262 The Carpenter Family in America 

809 Calvin Carpenter, son of Isaac,^^^ born about 
1802, married Maria Horn. Removed to Ohio. 

Children. 

1435 Clifford. 

1436 Daniel. 

810 Walter Carpenter, son of Isaac,^^^ married Susan 
Mabie (Ohio). 

Children. 

1437 Caroline, married Henry C. Wright. 

1438 Charles, married EHzabeth Newlin, and has 

Mary and Carrie. 

1439 Elizabeth, married Daniel W. Marmann. 



8J8 Ethan Carpenter, son of Thomas,^^^ was born 
about 1 8 12. His wife was Hannah Little. Farmers, 
Monroe County, N. Y. 

Children. 

1440 Alfred. 

1441 Gilbert. 

1442 Edward. 

1443 Fowler. 

1444 Ethan. ^ 

1445 Moffatt. 

1446 James. 

1447 Thomas. 

1448 William. 

819 William Carpenter, son of Thomas,^^^ wife Han- 
nah Cronk, Monroe County, N. Y. 

Children. 

1449 Thomas. 

1450 Lydia. 

1451 Mercy. 



Wright of Yorktown, N» Y. 263 

823 William Carpenter, son of John,^^" was born at 
Yorktown, Westchester County, N. Y., about 1798. He 
was a well known farmer at Cortlandt, Westchester 
County. His wife was Winifred S. Carpenter.*'^'^ She 
was born 1799, and died "second day, seventh, of fourth 
month," 1884, at Peekskill. "Funeral at Amawalk on 
fifth day." (Vide New York Times.) He died some 
years previously. 

Children. 

1452 Elizabeth, married George P. Halstead, far- 

mer, and Daniel Hyatt; four children. 

1453 Sarah, married George Cornell, merchant, and 

has two children. 

1454 Mary Ann, married John S. Seymour and 

Henry Curry. No children. 

1455 Leah, married William J. Horton, and has sons 

Thomas and Wright and daughter Georgia. 



825 Wright Carpenter, son of John,"° was born about 
1805. He first married Ann, daughter of Jesse GrifFen 
and Esther Haviland. She was born 22, 8, 1800, and 
was married 24, 2, 181 8. His second wife was Hannah, 
daughter of Robert Hallock. He resided at Yorktown, 
a farmer at that place. 

Children. 

1456 Jesse G., died November 2, 1899, at Somers. 

1457 Emily, married E>lisha Purdy, and has Susan, 

married Edward Wright. 

1458 Jane, married George McDowell, and died at 

Amawalk, 24, 3, 1896, aged 69 years. 

1459 Robert H. 

A George W. Carpenter died at 308 West 19th Street, New York, on 
May 25, 1882. He was son of the late Wright and Hannah B. Car- 
penter. His age, 43 years. 



264 The Carpenter Family in America 

1460 Aaron, 

1 46 1 Henry, married Laura King. 

1462 Sarah Ann. 

1463 Mary. 

1464 James; wife Nettie Hawks. They have Laura, 

Ada, Amy, and Sarah. 

1465 Laura Elizabeth, married William Seaman, 

and has daughter Cora. 

826 Daniel Carpenter, son of John,^^" was born about 
1807. He was a mechanic at Cortlandt. Married Eliza- 
beth, daughter of David Haight, and for second wife 
married Ann Suffman. 

Children. 

1466 David, married Julia Denike, and had Alice 

and Clara. 

1467 Edward. 

1468 Jane, married Jacob S. Beekman. 

1469 Harriet, married George Gedney. 

1470 Daniel, married Anna Stepleton, and had John. 

1 47 1 Elizabeth, married William Whelpley. 

1472 Andrew. 

835 Joseph Carpenter, son of Richardson,"^ born about 
1 8 16. His wife was Susan, daughter of Josiah Purdy. 

Children. 

1473 Elizabeth. 

1474 Phebe. 

84 J Joshua H, Carpenter, son of Isaac,^" was born at 
Somers, Westchester County, about 18 11. He was a 
cartman, New York city, and was married three times, 
first to Lucretia Wilbor, second to Eliza Seymour, and 
third, Elizabeth Slote. 



Caleb P* of Westchester County 265 

Children. 

1475 Frank. 

1476 Charles. 

1477 Ella. 

1478 Phebe. 

1479 Antha, married Frank Fleuwillen, and has 

Florence, Edith, and Bessie. 

1480 Mary, married Ezra Van Tassell. 

844 Caleb Peirce Carpenter, son of Isaac,^" was born 
about 1820. His wife was Ameha Carpenter Lawrence.* 
(See No. 382.) 

Children. 

148 1 Mary. 

1482 Hattie. 

1483 George L. 

1484 Ida E. 

1485 William H. 
i486 Elnora p. 

852 Abraham Carpenter, son of Jacob,"^ was born at 
Somers, Westchester County, about 18 13. He first mar- 
ried Tamar, daughter of Peter Nelson, and then Harriett 
Smith. He was a cartman, residing in Grove Street, 
New York. In 1889 was engaged with Sheppard Knapp, 
at Sixth Avenue and 13th Street, New York. 



1487 John H. 

1488 Harriett. 

1489 Abraham. 

1490 Edward. 



Children. 



* Carpenter — On first day, seventh month, zzd, 1894, Amelia C, 
widow of Caleb P. Carpenter, in her sixty-fifth year. Funeral services 
at the residence of her son-in-law, Elwood Carpenter, No. 8 Adams 
Street, Mount Vernon, N. Y., on the third day, evening, 7:45. 

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266 The Carpenter Family in America 

857 Isaac Carpenter, son of Robert,^^^ ^^s born at 
New Castle about 1814. His wife was Phebe J. Morse. 

Children. 

1491 Elizabeth. 

1492 Sarah. 

1493 John. 

1494 PURDY. 

1495 Robert. 

1496 Samuel, married Amery, and has Ella. 



867 Daniel Carpenter, son of Jesse,^^^ was born at Rye 
about 1823. His wife was Caroline Hyatt. He was a 
farmer at Rye. 

Children. 

1497 Charles. 

1498 Elizabeth, married DeWitt McChesney. 



870 Jackson Carpenter, son of John,'^^ ^as born at Glen 
Cove, L. I., January, 1797. His wife was Sarah, daugh- 
ter of Joseph Craft. He was a well known fisherman, 
noted for his skill in the occupation and his knowledge 
of the habits and nature of the food and resorts of the 
finny tribes. He was an honest and industrious man, 
esteemed by the community for his candor and modest 
bearing. He died April 19, 1884, aged 87 years and 3 
months. His wife died about two years later. Mrs. 
Carpenter, wife of Jackson, was a consistent member of 
the Methodist Episcopal Church at Glen Cove, and 
though with but little of this world's goods, yet all she 
had was spent to the best purpose and for her family's 
benefit. 



Jackson and John of Glen Cove, L, L 267 

Children. 

1499 John, married Nancy Lewis. He was a car- 

penter by trade. Died at Sea Cliff, L. I., 
August 4, 1899. 

1500 Frost. Not married. 

1501 Joseph, married Mary and Jane Stryker. 

1502 Ruth Ann, married Samuel White. 

1503 Lydia Ann, married Martin Miller. 

1504 ZippoRAH, married Nicholas Thurston. 

1505 William, married Morgianna Haas. 

1506 Andrew, married Cornelia Ficke. 

1507 Sarah Maria, married George W. Dickson. 



87 J John Underhill Carpenter, son of John,^^^ was born 
May, 1800. His wife was Eliza D., daughter of James 
D. Mott. He was always known as Underhill Carpen- 
ter. By trade he was a carpenter ; he also owned a small 
farm at Glen Cove. He died about 1870. 

Children. 

1508 MiRRiAM, born October 4, 1824. She married 

Peter, son of Derrick Craft of Glen Cove. 

1509 Jacob, born October 5, 1825, married Eliza- 

beth Sticklin. 
1 5 ID Ann Elizabeth, born February 9, 1827. 

151 1 William Henry, born April 12, 1829. 

151 2 Frances, born July 3, 1831, married Robert 

Kissam. 

1 5 13 Phebe Jane, born July 20, 1833, married John 

Fairchild. 

1 5 14 John, married Maria B. Moore. Deceased. 

His widow, son Augustus, and daughters 
Gertrude and Ada reside at Glen Cove. 



268 The Carpenter Family in America 

872 James Carpenter, son of John,^^^ ^^s born about 
1 804. His wife was Amelia Ann,* daughter of Walter B. 
Townsend.f He was a blacksmith and wheelwright. 
Resided at Roslyn (1884). 

Children. 

151 5 Mary Ann, married Gilbert Smith. 

1 51 6 Sarah, married Jonathan Baldwin, carriage 

maker. 

1517 Elizabeth, married Henry Brooks. 

15 1 8 James, is a blacksmith at Sea Cliff. His wife 

was Clara Stiles. 



873 William Coles Carpenter, son of Jacob,^^^ was born 
at Musketa Cove, April 14, 18 16. His wife was Ann 
Augusta, daughter of Micajah Townsend. He inherited 
a large estate from his father, it being a part of the origi- 
nal Lot 4 at Red Springs, set apart by the division of 

*Died — At Sea ClifF, on Sunday, January 27, 1895, Mrs. Amelia Ann 
Carpenter, aged 88 years and 8 months, at the home of her son-in-law, 
Mr. Jonathan Baldwin. Interment at Roslyn cemetery. 

f The funeral of the late Mrs. Harriet Byron Townsend, the oldest 
woman on Long Island, took place Monday afternoon, at i o'clock, from 
the residence of her granddaughter, Mrs. Alexander Kilpatrick, at Ros- 
lyn. The interment was at Glen Coye, where the remains were laid be- 
side those of Mrs. Townsend's husband, Walter B. Townsend, who died 
about ten years ago, and was sexton of St. Paul's Church at Glen Cove 
for several years preceding his death. 

Mrs. Townsend was born in November, 1796, at Locust Valley, and 
was a daughter of John Seaman, who in his time was one of the most 
prominent men on Long Island. She married Walter B. Townsend and 
settled in Glen Cove, where the couple lived together until the death of 
Mr. Townsend, ten years ago, at the advanced age of 92 years. 

At the funeral Monday were four generations of the deceased. The 
two children surviving are Mrs. Henry Thurston, of Roslyn, and Na- 
thaniel Townsend, of Jersey City. There are ten grandchildren, and a 
large number of great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. (July 
15, 1899.) 



William T» of Chemung County, N* Y. 269 

land by the Proprietors, December 10, 169a, for Ann 
Carpenter, wife of Joseph Carpenter, No. 2. WilHam C. 
Carpenter died January 6, 1865; his wife died at Madi- 
son, N. J., March 13, 1891, and both are buried in 
St. Paul's Church-yard at Glen Cove. 

Children. 

1519 Phebe. Not married ; living, 1900. 

1520 William Townsend, married Sarah C. Frost. 

He died July 18, 1896, aged 52 years. 

1 52 1 Hannah, married William F. Redmond, De- 

cember 23, 1 88 1. 

1522 Minnie. 

886 William Townsend Carpenter, son of Thomas,^^^ 
was born in New York city, July 4, 18 11, and with his 
father's family removed to Chemung County, settling at 
Horse-Heads. His wife was Miss Caroline Wade, born 
in Norwich, Conn., August 30, 18 14. (She was a niece 
of the Rev. Simon Jones, pastor of the First Presbyterian 
Church at Elmira.) She died December 16, 1857. Mr. 
Carpenter died October, 1888. They had a family of 
thirteen children, but I have written in vain for their 
names, and only know of the following 

Children. 

1523 Dennison, resides at Horse-Heads. 

1524 Edward H., resides at Horse-Heads. 

1525 Hattie H., married Charles E. Youmans of 

Sing Sing. 

890 Lewis Carpenter, son of Thomas,^^? was born about 
1820. On March 30, 1841, he married Miss Mary E. 
Westlake of Horse-Heads, N. Y. She died May 11, 
1845, ^^^ o" February 25, 1847, he married Sarah A. 
Dobell, who died June 9, 1892. Mr. Carpenter was a 



270 The Carpenter Family in America 

resident of Athens, Pa., where he was a manufacturer of 
harness, sadlery, etc. He died before 1895. 

Children. 

1536 Clarence W., born December 26, 1841, died 

1842. 

1537 Julia A., born August 3, 1844. She married 

F. C. McKay of Wilmington, Del. They 
have four sons. 

1538 Mary, died in infancy. 

1539 Sarah E., died in infancy. 

1540 William L., born September 7, 1848, married 

Alice Resiel of Williamsport, Pa., March 2, 
1871. 

1 541 Clarence E., born April 29, 1850, married 

Emma C. Plum of Elmira, February 7, 1873. 

1542 Mary F., born June 15, 1854, married Lee 

Van G. Purdy of Horse-Heads, December, 
1878. 

1543 Wilson H., born May 10, 1857. 

1544 Edith D., born August 31, 1858, died 1878. 

1545 Charles V., born February 17, 1863. 



899 Albert Carpenter, son of Charles W.,""^ was born 
in Brooklyn, N. Y., January 11, 18 14, and on Septem- 
ber 2, 1833, he married Mary Haswell Coope (sister of 
David Coope, a well known crockery merchant of Ful- 
ton Street, Brooklyn). He, Albert Carpenter, was a dry- 
goods merchant in Brooklyn, and a member and officer 
in the Sands Street Methodist Episcopal Church. His 
health failing, in 1839 he purchased a farm at Plattekill, 
Ulster County, and removed there. After the death of 
his wife, Mary, in 1859, he sold his farm and removed 
to Newburgh, where he engaged in the grocery business. 
Mr. Carpenter for second wife married Phebe H. Frost. 



Albert of Newburgh, N. Y, 271 

He died November 13, 1876. Mrs. Phebe H. Carpen- 
ter died April 15, 1889. 

Children. 

1546 Charles W.,* born June 11, 1834, married, 

March 2, 1859, Sarah M. Constable. 

1547 David Coope, born April 13, 1836, died Au- 

gust 13, 1838. 

1548 Albert, born February 16, 1838, married 

Harriet Houseman, farmer, Plattekill, N. Y. 

1549 David Coope, born June 13, 1840, died Sep- 

tember 22, 1848. 

1550 Jesse Noah, born June 10, 1842, married, 

1869, Abbie C. Stansbury ; cartman, Newark. 

1 55 1 Wilbur Fisk, born October i, 1843, ^^^^ 

March 9, 1886. Married, 1864, Mary C. 
Alsdorf. 

1552 Thomas, born April 2, 1848, died September 

16, 1848. 

1553 William C, born November 26, 1845, ^^^~ 

ried, 1866, Mary Church. Resides in Jersey 
City, N. J. 

1554 Edmund Janes, born August 26, 1851, died 

January 6, 1866. 

1555 Jane Ann, born December 26, 1854, died 

April 16, 1855. 

1556 Lawrence Everett, born November 18, 1858, 

married, November 25, 1880, Mary West- 
lake. They reside on Grand Avenue, New- 

* Charles W. Carpenter, an engineer, of No. 338 West Twenty-first 
Street, died, on Tuesday, from Bright's disease, at the age of sixty- three. 
He was born in New York, where he lived for the last thirty years. 
During most of his early life he lived in Plattekill, N. Y. He leaves a 
widow and two brothers. The funeral will be held at 8 o'clock this 
evening at the house. The burial will be at New Hurley, at the con- 
venience of the family. (April 12, 1898.) 



272 The Carpenter Family in America 

burgh. Occupation, merchant (wholesale 
notion business). To Mrs. Mary (Westlake) 
Carpenter I am indebted for the genealogy of 
this line (back to No. 402). As may be seen 
by the names of the children, etc., the family 
were closely identified with the Methodist 
Episcopal Church. (See also account of the 
"Coopes" in Warriner's "History of Old 
Sands Street Church.") 

907 Uriah F, Carpenter, son of Johnj-^'^ was born at 
Harrisons, Westchester County, N. Y., March 21, 1797. 
He was a prominent dry-goods merchant in New York 
city. His wife was Sarah A., daughter of Samuel and 
Sarah (Lawrence) Deall. She was born February 24, 
1803. They were married January 16, 1822. He died 
November 29, 1854. She died March 4, 1881. Their 
only child was 

1557 Sarah Elizabeth, born November 7, 1823, 
and on July 26, 1843, she married Augustus 
Embury of New York city. Mrs. Embury 
died at 312 Madison Avenue, April 8, 1887, 
leaving the following children: 

Peter Augustus^ born May 14, 1844, died 
at Orange, N. J., July 9, 1893. ^^^ wife 
was Isabella Hunt, to whom he was mar- 
ried March 14, 1871 ; issue, three children. 

Clarence Uriah, born May 17, 1846, died 
unmarried April 7, 1885. 

Louis Phillipe, born March 18, 1848, died 
April 9, 1848. 

Alphonse Loubet, born April 13, 1850, mar- 
ried Ella A., only daughter of Richard A. 
and Mary E. (Carpenter) Loines.'^^^ He 



Aaron B. of New York City 273 

died October 25, 1899. They have four 
children, one deceased. 

Emma^ born October 19, 1853, married 
John Conrad Cattus of Bremen, Ger- 
many, November 30, 1886. They now 
reside in New York city. 

Pauline^ born November 9, 1854, married 
John Conrad Cattus, June 11, 1879. 
Mrs. Cattus died May 16, 1884, leaving 
daughter Emma Embury, born December 
15, 1880. 

Arthur Deally born November 19, 1856. 
His wife is Jessie , married 1885. 

908 Aaron B. Carpenter, son of John,^'s ^^s born Oc- 
tober 28, 1798. He was a builder. New York city. His 
wife was Adelia A. Cornell of Manhassett, L. I. She 
was born July 7, 1806, and married September 21, 1824. 
He died August 24, 1846. 

Children. 

1559 Mary E., born May 6, 1827. She married 

Richard A. Loines. Their daughter Ella mar- 
ried Alphonse L. Embury (her cousin). 

1560 John C, born June 30, 1829, died, not mar- 

ried, August 16, 1874. 

1561 Uriah F., born February 21, 1832. 

1562 Silas Sutton, born January 8, 1834. 

1563 Deborah A., born December 26, 1839, mar- 

ried William H. Matthews, and resides at 
Linden Place, New Rochelle. 

1564 George White, born June 26, 1 841. Married. 

No children. 

1565 Aaron Melancton, born August 24, 1846. 

His wife was Caroline Watson. No children. 
He is deceased. 

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274 The Carpenter Family in America 

9 JO Joseph Carpenter, son of John/'^ was born April 
29, 1805. He was a builder, New York city. His wife 
was Charlotte,*^^ daughter of Josiah '^' and Charlotte 
(Mead) Carpenter. She was born June 16, 18 16. They 
were married May 18, 1836. He died June 20, 1865. 
She died October lo, 1886. 

Children. 

1566 Priscilla H., born August 26, 1837, married 

George W. Carpenter/"-^ April 14, 1859. 

1567 Phebe S., born September 26, 1838, married 

James Ferris of Ohio, 1876. They have a 
son James. 

1568 Emily, born December 12, 1839, married 

Richard Carpenter.'^^^ 

1569 Sarah Ann, born March 20, 1841, died April 

7, 1878. She married David S. Haviland, 
September 4, 1865. They have James, 1867, 
Charlotte, 1870, Esther, 1872, Cora, 1874, 
Mary, 1876, Willard, 1878. 

1 570 Eliza Jane, born July 23, 1 842, married Theo- 

dore W. Carpenter,'5^* April 14, 1867. 

1 57 1 Henry Mead, born September 26, 1844, 

died unmarried. 

1572 Aaron Blakeman, born May 16, 1846, mar- 

ried, June, 1878, Adelaide Nelson. He died 
January 28, 1884. No children. 

1573 Josephine, born February 23, 1849. She mar- 

ried, April 14, 1873, George Luke of New 
York. She died November 29, 1893. They 
had Mary Louise, born 1874, and George, 
born 1876. 

1574 Marie Louise, born November 18, 1852, died 

October 20, 1859. 

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Philemon H. and Allen P. 275 

912 Philemon Halstead Carpenter, son of William/'^ 
was born at Harrisons, Westchester County, January 27, 
1 801. His first wife was Deborah Osborne. His second 
was Ezit Moody of New Rochelle. She died at the 
house of her son-in-law, James A. Grenzebach, at New 
Rochelle, August 22, 1884, aged 86 years. He died 
June 23, 1866. 

Children. 

1575 William, died young. ^ r» 

1576 Philemon, died young. S-r ^ -r 

TA 1 • • / \ 1 nrst wire. 

^^^ HOMAS A., living (1900). j 

1578 Anna, married James A. Grenzebach. He 

died 1890. 

1579 Robert P., resides at New Rochelle, and has 

son Frank. 

9J4 Allen P, Carpenter, son of William,'*'^ was born 
at Rye, Westchester County, September 29, 1806. His 
wife was Mary Peck of Greenwich, Conn. She was born 
November 25, 1797. They were married September 8, 
1835. They had a farm at Rye, which in 1869 they 
sold to Charles Park, removing to Hartford, Conn., 
where, on March 27, 1879, he died, his wife having died 
three years previously, February 10, 1876. They were 
buried in the Union Cemetery at Rye. 

Children. 

1580 George W., born at Rye, September 8, 1839. 
I 58 1 Mary Allen, born at Rye, September 5, 1840. 

She married Merritt Gaily, a manufacturer of 
printing presses, formerly of Hartford, Conn., 
now of New York city. They have a son 
Robert Allen Gaily, born January 19, 1869; 
on November 12, 189 1, he married his cousin, 
Susan Gaily, and they have Marion, Dorothy, 
and Robert A. 



276 The Carpenter Family in America 

9 \ 5 Thomas William Carpenter, son of William/'^ was 
born April 2, 1809. His wife was Ruth O. Wheeler of 
New York. They removed to Des Moines, Iowa, where 
he was a farmer. He died June 28, 1875. ^^^ ^^^^ 1878. 

Children. 

1582 Wheeler, born at Harrisons, resides at Des 

Moines, Iowa. 

1583 Mary Jane, born at Harrisons, resides at Des 

Moines, Iowa. 

1584 Theodore W., born at Harrisons, married 

Eliza Jane Carpenter,'"° April 14, 1867. 
They have Grace, born 1868; Joseph, born 
1872; all of Des Moines. 

1585 Oscar, born at Harrisons, resides at Des 

Moines. 

1586 Chauncey, born at Harrisons, resides at Des 

Moines. 

919 Richard B» Carpenter, son of Thomas C.,'^'^ was 
born at Greenwich, Conn., March 10, 18 13. His wife 
was Harriet,* daughter of Jonathan Keeler of Ridgefield, 
Conn. They were married in 1833. -^^^ widow died 
March 3, 1888, aged 78 years. He was a farmer, and 
occupied the farm formerly belonging to his father at 
Greenwich. 

Children. 

1587 Thomas Clapp, born 1834, died young. 

1588 Richard, born 1837, married, December 23, 

1884, Emily Carpenter, daughter of Joseph.^'° 
Reside at Port Chester, N. Y. No children. 

1589 Mary, born 1842, married William H. Field 

and has George, Harriet, and Alice. 

* She was the sister of Thomas Carpenter's 417 third wife ; so father and 
son were brothers-in-law. 



Charles K. and Andrew F, 277 

920 Edward Carpenter, son of Charles/^° was born at 
Harrisons, July 5, 18 14. His wife was Armenia Smith. 
They removed to Illinois, where he had a farm. 

Children. 

1590 Harriet. 

923 James Clapp Carpenter, son of Charles,"*"" was 
born May 23, 1820. His wife was Lydia Smith. With 
his brother he removed to a farm in Illinois. 

Children. 

1591 Charles. 

1592 Phebe Jane. 

944 Charles Knapp Carpenter, son of John,'*^^ was 
born at Harrisons, March 11, 1814. His wife was Ann 
Frances, daughter of Benjamin Prince of Cortlandt, 
Westchester County. He was a merchant. New York. 
Died before 1885. 

Children. 

1593 Emily, married Dickey of Lansing, Kan. 

1594 Edwin, deceased. Not married. 

1595 John H., of Southold, L. 1. He was killed 

by the accidental discharge of a gun while 
visiting the house of his uncle, James W. Car- 
penter,95i ^ear Port Chester, July 9, 1885. 
He was about 30 years of age. Not married. 

946 Andrew Ferris Carpenter, son of John,^^^ was born 
April 29, 1 81 8. His wife was Harriet C, daughter of 
Martin Prince. He was a merchant, well known upon 
the floor of the Produce Exchange. He resided at 72 
Hancock Street, Brooklyn, where his wife died January 
3, 1885, aged 66 years. She was buried at Southold, 
L. I. He died January 7, 1893. 



278 The Carpenter Family in America 

Children. 

1596 George L. Not married. Resides at 11 89 

Bedford Avenue, Brooklyn. 

1597 Sarah. She was lost from the steamer Bothnia, 

September, 1884. 

1598 Frederick W. Not married. Resides Bed- 

ford Avenue, Brooklyn. 

952 EInathan Carpenter, son of Jacob,''^^ was born at 
Harrisons, February 27, 1808. His wife was Hannah F., 
daughter of Abijah and Patience (Halstead) Haviland. 
She died "at her residence. Purchase, i" month, 15*'', 
1888, in her 81^' year." He was a cartman. New York. 

Children. 

1599 Phebe. 

1600 Jacob. He married Mary A., daughter of 

Daniel H. and Amy W. (Carpenter ^^o-j Qj-jf, 

fen. She was born 27, 5, 1846, and married 
14, 9, 1863. 

954 Isaac Carpenter, son of Jacob,*^^ was born at Har- 
risons, Westchester County, N. Y., May 30, 18 12. He 
was a cartman in New York city, and afterward removed 
to White Plains. His wife was Rebecca C, widow of 
Artemas Carpenter,'*^' to whom he was married Septem- 
ber 19, 1838. He died March 29, 1878. She died 
February 6, 1884, in her 75th year. 

Children. 

1 601 Elizabeth, died in infancy. 

1602 Eliza H., married Charles F., son of Daniel 

Gray of Harrisons. They reside in New 
York city. 

1603 Charles, married Libbie, daughter of Daniel 

Gray. He died October 23, 1889, leaving 
son William F. 



Josiah of New York City 279 

955 Thomas Carpenter, son of Jacob/^^ was born at 
Harrisons, August 12, 18 15. He was a cartman, New 
York city, and afterwards a farmer on North Street, 
Harrisons. His wife was Jane Underhiil. 

Children. 

1604 William, married Julia Kipp of Brooklyn. 

He died 1889, leaving daughters Gertrude 
and Edith. 

1605 Elizabeth, married Austin Slauson. She died 

1 89 1, leaving Alice and Cornelia. 
1605'' Mary, married Charles Haviland of Purchase, 

N. Y. They have sons William and Herbert. 
i6o5^Emilie, married Austin M. Slauson, March 

27, 1895. They reside in New York city. 



971 Caroline Carpenter, daughter of Henry M.,-*" was 
born in New York city, 9, 8, 1827, and on October 20, 
1846, was united in marriage to John H., son of Josiah 
and Lydia (Hussey) Macy. Mr. Macy was for many 
years in partnership with his father, the firm of "Josiah 
Macy & Sons," of Front Street, New York. He was 
also one of the organizers and an officer of the Park 
Bank. He traces his ancestry to Surrey, England, as may 
be seen in the Macy Genealogy and also in Austin's 
Allied Families. Mrs. Macy died 10, i, 1852. Their 
only surviving child was Emily, born October 19, 1849, 
married, February 9, 1870, Edward L., son of Alvin 
Adams of Boston, where they now reside; issue Ed- 
ward L. and Howard. 



974 Josiah Carpenter, son of Henry M.,^" was born in 
New York city, 11, 8, 1835, ^^^ ^^ April 4, 1858, was 
married to Miss Emelyn P., daughter of Captain Abra- 



28o The Carpenter Family in America 

ham Russell of New Bedford, Mass., where she was born 
April 4, 1 841. Mrs. Carpenter is a lineal descendant of 
Tristam Coffin of Nantucket, one of the earliest and best 
historically known families of that island. Mr. Carpenter 
was all his life identified with the business interests of 
New York, and was a distinguished member of the Ma- 
sonic Fraternity. He died February 22, 1882. His 
family now reside in New York city. 

Children. 

1606 Herbert. 

1607 Caroline. 

1608 Nell C. 

1609 Wallace R. 

1610 Florence R. 

161 1 Ethel R. 



975 Jane Carpenter, daughter of Henry M .,''" was born 
in New York city, 11, 4, 1841, and in November, 1859, 
she was married to Josiah H. Macy, grandson of Josiah 
and Lydia (Hussey) Macy of Rye, N. Y. For several 
years Mr. Macy had the management of the large farm 
of his grandfather. He was also a member of the Agri- 
cultural Society of Westchester County, and an officer of 
the American Institute of New York. During the Civil 
War he was a member of the Home Committee, and acted 
as justice of the peace. After the death of his grand- 
father, in 1872, he engaged in business in New York 
city and was very successful in originating a process for 
artificial refrigerating and ice-making. He now resides 
at Boonton, N. J. 

The children of Mr. and Mrs. Macy were all born at 
Harrisons (Rye), Westchester County, N. Y., and are 

Walter, born September 20, i860, died un- 
married April 15, 1885. 



William H, of New York City 281 

William Austin,* born July 4, 1862. 

Leda, born November 2, 1864, married, 
November 8, 1893, Richard Willetts, son 
of Samuel and Hannah W. (Seaman) Un- 
derbill. They reside at Boonton. 

Edith, born December 11, 1866, died De- 
cember 14, 1866. 

Augusta, born January 11, 1868. 

Carroll, born May 13, 1870. 

Carleton, born October 10, 1872. 



976 William Henry Carpenter, son of Henry M.,'*" 
was born in New York city, October 29, 1849. -He is a 
well known dealer in real estate, having his office at 51 
Liberty Street, New York, and residing at Mamaroneck, 
Westchester County. His wife was Miss Rebecca G., 
daughter of Thomas and Eliza V. Rushmore of Mama- 
roneck. 

1612 William Henry (their only child), was born 
November 29, 1885. 

^William Austin Macy's early education was obtained at the "Park 
Academy," Rye, after which he entered the medical department of Co- 
lumbia College, graduating therefrom in 1885. In June, 1886, after a 
competitive examination in which he stood second in a class of thirty, he 
was appointed to a position as interne at the hospital on Blackwell's 
Island, from which place he was transferred to the New York City 
Asylum for the Insane. In I 890 he was promoted to the full position 
of medical superintendent, which position he held until 1896, when he 
received the appointment of medical superintendent of the Willard State 
Hospital, at Willard, Seneca County, N. Y., which position he still re- 
tains. 

On September 3, 1889, Dr. Macy was married to Marion, daughter 
of Charles and Mary Anna (Byrnes) Wright of New Rochelle, N. Y. 
Dr. Macy is very much interested in the Carpenter genealogy. He is a 
generous subscriber to this work, and has given material aid in furnishing 
the data of the later generations of the family. 

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282 The Carpenter Family in America 

977 Franklin T» Carpenter, son of Isaac/59 was born 
in New York city, February 16, 1827. He was a whole- 
sale dealer in butter, cheese, etc. His wife is Deborah, 
daughter of Jacob * and Deborah (Rogers) Willets. She 
was born July 25, 1830. They were married January 
15, 1857. Some years ago Mr. Carpenter retired from 
active business, and now resides at 787 Park Avenue, 
New York. He is a member of the Society of Friends, 
and is Treasurer of the Rutherford Place Meeting. 

Children. 

1 6 13 WiLLETT, born March 24, 1859. 

1614 Frederic Walton, born May 12, 1875. 

978 Alpheus Carpenter, son of Isaac,''^^ was born in 
New York city, August 2, 1829. He was a grocer in New 
York in 1862. He died November 19, 1866. His wife 
was Sarah J. Smith. No children. 

979 Edward H, Carpenter, son of Isaac,*'^ was born 
May 20, 1832. His wife was Anna L. B rower, to whom 
he was married January 25, 1856. She died January 13, 
1892. Their daughter 

16 1 5 Katharine B., was born February 19, 1865, 

and in 1893 ^^^ married William A. Tubbs. 
They have Anna L. and George E. 

980 Ophelia Carpenter, daughter of Isaac,''^^ was born 
in New York city, March i , 1 834, and was married March 
II, 1856, to William H. Thorne. She died August 30, 
1873. Their children are Howard C, Edward C, and 
William L. 

* Jacob and Deborah Willets were well known educators in the early 
part of the nineteenth century. He was principal of the Nine Partners' 
Friends' School in Duchess County, N. Y., and also the author of a 
geography, arithmetic, and other educational works. 



Francis W- of Port Chester, N. Y. 283 



98 J Isaac Warren Carpenter, son of Isaac/^g was born 
in New York city, October 22, 1835. ^^^ ^^^^ '^^^ Emma 
E. Price. They were married June 26, 1873. She died 
at her home, 573 Macon Street, Brooklyn, on April 28, 
1899, in the 57th year of her age, and was buried at 
Lockport, N. Y. Their son 

1616 Isaac Burling, was born 1878, died in infancy. 

982 Walton Carpenter, son of Isaac,'*^? was born in 
New York city, June 23, 1 837, and in September, 1862, he 
married Emily Cornell. He was engaged with the Bow- 
ery Savings Bank at the time of his death, which occurred 
May 16, 1885. 

Children. 

1617 EsTELLE, born October 11, 1863. 

1 61 8 Caroline L., born February 5, 1869. She 

married John Derby. 

1 619 Florence S., born March 28, 1872. She mar- 

ried Henry E. Weber. 

987 Francis W« Carpenter, son of William S.,''^^ was 
born at Harrisons, Westchester County, N. Y., April 
13, 1845. He is a resident of Port Chester, N. Y., 
where he is engaged in manufacturing articles of hard- 
ware, etc., under patents of his own. His wife was Han- 
nah Lydia, daughter of Edmund and Hannah L. 
(Haight) Field. 

Children. 

1620 Frederick F., born October 11, 1869. 

1 62 1 Mary L., born December 29, 1870. 

1622 Howard F., born May 19, 1873. 

1623 Augusta E., born March 10, 1875, died 1876. 

1624 Ernest W., born June 2, 1876. He married, 

March 8, 1899, Jennie J., daughter of David 
and Ellen MacCullagh. 



284 The Carpenter Family in America 

1625 Alice L., born September 2, 1878. 

1626 Harriet E., born June 20, 1880. 

1627 Evelyn A., born September 15, 1881. 

1628 Grace G., born July 26, 1883. 

1629 Elizabeth S., born August 16, 1886. 



J 002 DeWitt C. Carpenter, son of Stephen/73 was born 
about 1820. He was a flour and grain merchant, New 
York city, residing in Brooklyn, in 1883. His wife was 
Eliza Brown. 

Childrea. 

1630 Samuel B. 

1 63 1 Stephen R. 

1632 Louisa. 

1633 DeWitt C, married and had daughter Carrie, 

residing in Brooklyn. 

J 028 George Washington Carpenter, son of Aaron,*^^ 
was born February 28, 1838. His wife is Priscilla Hinman, 
daughter of Joseph and Charlotte (Mead) Carpenter.^'" 
She was born August 26, 1837. Mr. Carpenter is en- 
gaged with the New York Dock Department, and resides 
at Astoria, L. I. 

Children. 

1634 Howard Irving, born February i, i860, mar- 

ried Margaret Rutgers Finley, April 30, 1889. 
For several years he was mate on a steamer 
of the Savannah Line. He is now with the 
Carpenter Brothers at their Fort Lee quarries. 
He resides in West 23d Street, New York. 
No children. 

1635 Albert Hinman, born April 14, 1863, mar- 

ried, June 21, 1892, Emma C. Moore. He 
died September 8, 1895, leaving son Albert 
H., who was born July 17, 1893. 



William H. of Monsey, R Y. 285 

1636 Elsie, born April 20, 1868. When about 
twelve years of age she had the misfortune to 
lose her eyesight, but nevertheless has success- 
fially acquired an excellent education and is a 
very proficient performer on the organ or 
piano. She is also engaged in evangelistic 
work, and is often called upon to address re- 
ligious assemblies. 



1030 Frederick Jesse Carpenter, son of Aaron,'*^'' was 
born November 29, 1851, and on April 8, 1875, ^^^^ 
married to Sarah E. Carpenter of Mount Kisco, N. Y. 
She died May 15, 1882, and on April 15, 1885, he mar- 
ried Malvina Sharot. 

Qiildren. 

1636^ Alice Maud, born January 11, 1876. 
1636'' Emily Jane, born December, 1877, died 1878. 
1636*^ Ruth, born November 10, 1888. 
1636'^ Gertrude, born July 25, 1890. 



1047 William H. Carpenter, son of Zeno,*^^ was born 
in 1823. His wife was Mary A., daughter of Mary 
(Carpenter '^^') Gurney. He was in business in New 
York city, and resided at Monsey, Rockland County, 
N. Y., where he died, December 31, 1887, aged 64 years. 
A short time before his death I received from him a very 
pleasant letter giving me the lineage of his family, as 
here recorded in Nos. 189 to 197. He was a life-long 
Methodist. (See obituary in Christian Advocate, 1888.) 
Mrs. Carpenter died September 18, 1897, aged about 75 
years. She was born in Canterbury, N. Y. They have 
no living issue, but have brought up children of others ; 
one, an adopted daughter, is now the wife of John D. 
Secor of Brooklyn. 



2 86 The Carpenter Family in America 

J 096 Ward Carpenter, son of William,"s was born at 
North Castle, Westchester County, 1814. His wife was 
Frances Pugsley, daughter of Nathaniel and Hetty 
(Brouwer) Ward. For many years he was a teacher in 
the schools at Tarry town, N. Y., and was instrumental 
in establishing the public school system in that town. 
After resigning as a teacher he became a surveyor. He 
was the first cashier of the Westchester County Savings 
Bank, an elder in the Second Reformed Church, and all 
through his life deeply interested in matters pertaining to 
the welfare and prosperity of the town. He died in 1889, 
regretted by the whole community. 

Children. 

1637 Ward, deceased. 

1638 William, deceased. 

1639 George H., deceased. 

1640 Charles Theodore, born March 11, 1840. 

1 641 Susan Elizabeth, deceased. 

1642 Emma Louisa, married Amos S. Rathborne. 

1643 George Edward, born March 25, 1844. 

1644 Frances, deceased. 

1645 Harriet L., unmarried. 

1646 Josephine Frances, married Homer R. Frost, 

a merchant at Tarrytown. They have Har- 
old T., Helen C, and Stuart. 



n J 0^ Silas Wright Carpenter, son of Benjamin,"^* 
was born near Tarrytown, N. Y., June 5, 1822. His 
wife was Teresa A., daughter of William K. and Mar- 
garet (Galtra) Post. She was born March 2, 1834, and 
they were married April 14, 1861. Mr. Carpenter is a 
well known builder at Dunellen, N. J., where he is still 
living. 



Silas W. of New Jersey 287 

Children. 

1646^ Elizabeth A., born at Greenbrook, N. J., 

1862. 
1646*^ Minnie M.,* born at Dunellen, N. J., 1863. 
1646'' Silas Austin, born at Dunellen, N. J., 

1864. 
1646'^ Walter WRiGHT,f born at Dunellen, N. J., 

July 1 1, 1866. 
1646^ Washington Irving, born at Dunellen, N. J., 

1868. 
1646^ Benjamin C, born at Dunellen, N. J., 1870. 
1646^ William K. Post, born at Dunellen, N. J., 

1872. 



U n John ?♦ Girpenter, son of Clark.^^s His wife was 
Sarah Knowles, a birthright Friend. They were farmers 
at Smyrna, N. Y. 

Children. 

1647 Mary. 

1648 Alice. 

1649 Henry. 

1650 Susan. 

1651 Frederick. 

1652 Lydia. 

* Miss Minnie M. Carpenter is a missionary to Japan. 

■j- Mr. Walter W. Carpenter in early life was in the grocery business at 
Somerville and at Dunellen. Subsequently he engaged in the coal busi- 
ness, which he still continues, at Newark, where he also resides. He is 
a member of the Garfield Club of Newark and the Roseville Athletic 
Club. He is also a member and office-bearer in the Clinton Avenue 
Baptist Church. His wife was Miss Margaret, daughter of William N. 
Adair of Raritan, N. J. She was born at Harmony Plains, N. J., Janu- 
ary 8, 1866. They were married June 18, 1890. Their son Harold 
A. was born July 19, 1893. 



288 The Carpenter Family in America 

\\\2 William P. Carpenter, son of Clarkj^^s married 
Sarah A. Keeling of Utica, N. Y. Mr. Carpenter is an 
accountant, and resides at Utica. 

Children. 

1653 William H., is a professor of languages at 

Columbia College, New York. 

1654 Charles F., deceased. 

1655 George C. 

1656 Jennie. 

n 15 Charles H, Carpenter, son of Clark,5ts married 
Caroline Garrett. They reside at Utica. Mr. Carpenter 
is a postal route agent. 

Children. 

1657 Gertrude, deceased. 

1658 Hattie. 

1659 Archer. 

1660 Mabel. 

n 73 Jacob Carpenter, son of Rees,^^^ was born at 
North Castle, Westchester County, about 1820. His 
wife was Hannah Sands. They had son 

1 66 1 James S., who married Maria, daughter of 

Abijah Sands. They had Caroline, who mar- 
ried Ingersoll F. Knowlton. 

n 74 David Carpenter, son of Rees,^^'* was born about 
1828. His wife was Anna, daughter of John Owen. 
They were farmers at Kensico, N. Y. 

Children. 

1662 John O., married Mary Hay. 

1663 Ellen B., married John J. Kipp. 

1664 Sarah B., married Egbert Vail. 



William L, of Detroit, Mich* 289 

1665 Joseph O., married Emma Knapp. 

1666 Reese, married Carrie L. Townsend. He is 

the founder of Kensico Cemetery, and is con- 
nected with its management (1900). 

J202 RoIIa Clinton Carpenter, son of Charles K.,^31 ^^s 
born at Orion, Mich., June 26, 1852. He is a graduate 
of the Michigan Agricultural College, 1873, of Michigan 
University, 1875, and of Cornell University, class of 
1888. Of this latter university he is now professor of 
experimental engineering. He is the author of a work 
on engineering and also of another on heating and venti- 
lation. In 1876 Mr. Carpenter married Marion, daugh- 
ter of Lafayette and Naomi Dewey of Greenwich, Mich. 

Children. 

1667 Naomi, born 1877. 

1668 George, born 1882. 

1669 Charles, born 1884. 

J 203 William Leiand Carpenter, son of Charles K.,^31 
was born at Orion, Mich., November 9, 1854. He is a 
graduate of the Michigan Agricultural College, 1875, and 
of the Law Department of Michigan University, 1878, 
since which date he has practised law in Detroit. 

In 1885 Mr. Carpenter married Elizabeth C, daugh- 
ter of Daniel and Margaret Ferguson of Goodrich, On- 
tario. In 1893 ^^ w^s elected circuit judge of Wayne 
County for a term of six years, and again in 1899 by a 
very gratifying majority he was re-elected to the same 
office for another six-year term. Mr. and Mrs. Carpen- 
ter have two 

Children. 

1670 Lela, born 1888. 

1671 RoLLA Lewis, born 1892. 

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290 The Carpenter Family in America 

1205 Lewis George Carpenter, son of CharJes K./^^ was 
born at Orion, Mich., March, 1861. He is a graduate 
of the Michigan Agricultural College, 1879, and post- 
graduate of the University of Michigan, 1883, and of 
the Johns Hopkins University, 1887, and is now profes- 
sor of physics and engineering and director of the ex- 
periment station of the State Agricultural College at Fort 
Collins, Col. He is also one of the editors of the Stan- 
dard Dictionary, and a recognized authority on irrigation in 
America. In 1895 ^^ ^^^ decorated by the French gov- 
ernment as Chevalier of the Order of Merit Agricole, 
and has just been awarded a gold medal at the Paris Ex- 
position, 1900, for valuable researches. In 1887 Mr. 
Carpenter was married to Mary Cliff Merrill, daughter 
of John and Elizabeth (Cochran) Cliff of Eagle, Mich. 

Children. 

1672 Charles Louis, born 1889. 

1673 Jennette, born 1892. 

J 208 Thomas D. Carpenter, son of Thomas D.,^" ^^g 
born in New York city, 1822. His wife was Caroline, 
daughter of John Wick. Mr. Carpenter was a resident 
of Brooklyn nearly all his life, and an extensive dealer in 
real estate. In later years he has been connected with 
the Consolidated Gas Company of New York. He died at 
his residence, 22 Hanover Place, Brooklyn, April 7, 1897. 

Children. 

1674 Thomas D., Jr., born 1855, is now living 

at 75 Herkimer Street, and is of the firm of 
Hubbard & Carpenter, machinists, at 93 Pearl 
Street, Brooklyn. His wife is Jennie, daugh- 
ter of George C. Sexton. They have one 
child, a daughter Hazel, born 1881. 

1675 -^ DAUGHTER, who married J. J. Wendlekin, a 

publisher, residing at 22 Hanover Place. 



Edward O. of New York City 291 

J2I0 William Bayard Coutts Carpenter, son of 
Thomas D./33 was born in New York city, 1826. He 
was a wholesale dealer in flour and grain, and a member 
of the Produce Exchange. He was married three times. 
His first wife was Elizabeth Tate, his second was a Miss 
Negus, and his third was her sister. Mr. Carpenter died 
at his home, 51 Eldert Street, Brooklyn, January 15, 
1899. 

Children, 

1676 Robert Bayard (by first wife). He married, 

December 19, 1877, Nellie Lucy Cornell, the 
youngest daughter of Thomas and Katharine 
Anne (Woodmansse) Cornell of Rondout. 

1677 AiMEE (by second wife). 

J216 Edward Orser Carpenter, son of Bailey, ^^s ^as 
born April 22, 1826, in the town of Somers, N. Y., in 
which locality his early years were spent until he removed 
to New York city in 1846. In 1849 he caught the 
California fever, and joined a party of gold seekers sailing 
on the steamer " Falcon " from New York for San Fran- 
cisco on February i, via the Isthmus of Panama. It was 
over five months later, or on July 5 of the same year, 
that he arrived in San Francisco on the ship " Niantic " 
from Panam^a. He remained in California until June, 
1851, when he returned to New York. In 1852 Mr. 
Carpenter entered upon a Wall Street career, associating 
himself with Isaac Kip. In 1856 he became connected 
with the stock firm of Trevor & Colgate, which later be- 
came the well known banking-house of James B. Colgate 
& Company, still in existence. He joined the New York 
Stock Exchange in 1865, and for nearly fifty years has 
been associated with the affairs of Wall Street, and has 
witnessed the marvelous growth of that great money 
market from a handful of brokers to a vast army of 



292 The Carpenter Family in America 

world-wide financiers, who have made it the neighbor- 
hood of millions, and where the British government has 
just been compelled to come to negotiate over half of 
its intended issue of Exchequer bonds. The pre-emi- 
nence of the great gold state of California, and the posi- 
tion Wall Street now occupies as the world's money center, 
are two conspicuous attainments in the fifty years past 
which Mr. Carpenter has been privileged to appreciate 
by an early association with both. 

Mr. Carpenter has throughout his life enjoyed most 
remarkable health, which remains unimpaired. For forty- 
four years, without intermission, he and Mr. James B. 
Colgate have met at their place of business on Wall 
Street, on the 2d of January, and exchanged the greet- 
ings of the New Year. In the exuberance of spirits, the 
brightness of his eye, and his fondness for sports of all 
kinds, he is the same as when a lad. 

In 1858 he married Annie Horton, daughter of Ebe- 
nezer Horton and Eunice Hull of Lake Mahopac, Put- 
nam County, N. Y. She was born October 25, 1838. 
They have resided in Yonkers since 1871, and have had 
six children. 

Children. 

1678 Fannie Horton, born June 8, 1867. 

1679 Edward O., Jr., born May 31, 1870. 

1680 W. T. Coleman, born April 10, 1872. 

1681 Walter Hull, born April i, 1874. 

1682 Julia Eldridge, born October 15, 1875. 

1683 Clara, born January 10, 1880, died June 2, 

1893. 
Of whom all are unmarried, save W. T. Cole- 
man Carpenter. 
Mr. Carpenter and his entire family are members of 
the Warburton Avenue Baptist Church at Yonkers, 
where, as trustee and for over twenty-five years as trea- 
surer, he has taken an active interest. 




EDWARD ORSER CARPENTER. 

(No. 1216) 



Oliver T, of Kingston, N, Y. 293 

J254 Oliver T. Carpenter, son of Robert/^" was born 
at Marbletown, Ulster County, N. Y., December 7, 1840. 
During the War of the Rebellion he was a captain in 
Sheridan's Cavalry, and also major in Second New York 
(Harris's Light) Cavalry. On his return he practised law 
at Kingston, N. Y., and was elected surrogate of Ulster 
Co. His wife is Ethelinda, daughter of Elias Dubois. 

Children. 

1684 Charles. 

1685 Eva, married, 1891, Charles A. Worthington, 

publisher, Hartford, Conn. 

1686 Oliver. 

1687 George. 

1688 David. 

1689 Frederick. 

1690 Ethel. 

1 69 1 Robert. 

J 26 J Solomon Gerow Carpenter, son of Robert,^^' 
was born March 26, 1853. He is a lawyer at Highland, 
N. Y. His wife was Miss Carrie Palen of Kingston, 
N. Y. They have a son 

1692 Clifton. 

J 297 Derinda Carpenter, daughter of Coles,^'" was born 
at North Castle, Westchester County, May 10, 1804. 
She married an Ely, and has son Coles and two daughters. 
They reside at Rockford, 111. She died October 5, 1865. 

J 298 Morris Carpenter, son of Coles,^^° was born June 

6, 1806. His wife was . He died at Rockford, 

111., January, 1881. 

Children. 

1693 Morris. 

1694 Richard. 

1695 Anna, married Moore. 



294 The Carpenter Family in America 

1299 Abigail Carpenter^ daughter of Coles/^° was born 

November i, 1808. She married Payn and had 

sons Coles, Augustus, and Smith, and daughter Sarah 
(Mrs. Long). They resided at Rockford, 111. She died 
June 30, 1876. 



J 30 J Mary Carpenter, daughter of Coles,^^° was born 
September 29, 18 13. She married Lewis C. Barhydt of 
Schenectady, N. Y. He was killed by an accident on 
the railroad. I visited her in 1883, ^^^ ^^^^ went to the 
cemetery and saw the last resting-place of her honored 
father. She has son Coles and daughter Emma, who 
married an Episcopal clergyman. Mrs. Barhydt gave 
me a few mementos of her father and much information 
concerning the family. 



1303 Richard Carpenter, son of Coles,^'° was born 
February 28, 18 19. His wife is Adaline Crego of Chat- 
ham, N. Y. They were married January 14, 1843. ^^ 
is a resident of Rockford, 111., where he is engaged in 
manufacturing furniture, having an extensive factory and 
warerooms. He has kindly given me the account as here 
recorded of his branch of the family. On February 28, 
1889, I wrote him a congratulatory letter on his attain- 
ing his " three score years and ten," and received from 
him a very pleasant letter in return. He is living at 
Rockford, 111., 1900, the sole survivor of his father's 
large family. 

Children. 

1696 Frances, died aged 18 years. 

1697 Edwin Crego. Not married 1882. 

1698 Minnie, married H. M. Ernst. 



Smith S. and Jesse L. 295 

J 305 Coles Carpenter, son of Coles/^° was born June 
13, 1824. He died at Rockford, March 21, 1876. His 
wife was . She was Hving at Rockford, 1883. 

Children. 

1699 Edward L. 

1700 Howard Coles. 

1701 Sarah Elizabeth, married Bunt. 

1702 Carrie. 

13 U Smith Searing Carpenter, son of James S.,^'^ was 
born at Musketa Cove, L. I., March 11, 1828. His 
first wife was his cousin Martha A. Ketcham. They 
were married March 27, 1850. She died 1857, leaving 
no children. For second wife he married Sarah, daugh- 
ter of Hon, Elisha Hammond of Manorkill, Schoharie 
County, where he purchased a farm and settled. On 
June 26, 1873, ^^ started to attend the fifty-fourth anni- 
versary of his parents' wedding, and was killed by the 
running away of the horses attached to the stage in which 
he was riding. He was buried in the family plot at Sea 
Cliff, L. I. His family is living at Manorkill on the 
farm which he purchased of his father-in-law. 

Children. 

1703 James, now, 1894, has store at Manorkill. He 

married Bertha Hauver, January 31, 1894. 

1704 Jesse. 

1705 Ernest. 

1706 Grace Inez. 

1312 Jesse Latting Carpenter, son of James S.,^'^ was 
born at Glen Cove, L. I., June 23, 1830. His wife is 
Susan Collins, to whom he was married February 3, 
1864. She was a teacher in the school at Glen Cove. 
He was a carpenter by trade. One of the last buildings 



o.g6 The Carpenter Family in America 

he helped to erect was the new ferry-house at the foot of 
Cortlandt Street, New York. When his father lay sick 
he hastened to his bedside to help minister to his wants, 
and was himself stricken with malarial fever and died six 
days after the decease of his father. His wife and chil- 
dren resided in Woodside, Newark, N. J., for several 
years. 

Children. 

1707 Lewis, married and living in California. 

1 708 H ALSTEAD, married Spencer, and resides in 

Brooklyn with his mother. 

1709 James. 

17 10 Ernest, died young. 

171 1 Charles. 

17 12 Jessie, married Spencer, brother of the 

wife of Halstead, and now, 1900, living at 
Maplewood, N. J. Four children. 

1 3 13 Coles Augfustus Carpenter, son of James,^'^ was 
born July 23, 1833. His wife was Kate, daughter of 
Elbert Hegeman of Cedar Swamp, L. I, They were 
married March 20, 1872. He was engaged in working 
the extensive clay and sand deposits on the property of 
his late father, and has also several vessels plying in the 
Long Island Sound coasting trade. He was the acting 
executor of his father's will, and has now (1894) retired 
and built a fine residence at Sea Cliff. He is an esteemed 
member of the Methodist Episcopal Church. Mrs. 
Carpenter died at Sea Cliff, Wednesday, February 21, 
1894. She was born August 25, 1851. They have but 
one child, a daughter, 

1 7 13 Florence, born 1874. Not married. 

For second wife Mr. Carpenter married Miss Maria 
Rowland of Glen Cove. No children. 



Daniel H. of Maplewood^ N» J. 297 

I3J9 Daniel Hoogland Carpenter, son of Benjamin,"° 
was born April 14, 1828. The house where this event 
occurred was then owned by Captain James Mott, and 
was situated on the easterly shore of Barrow (or Bar) 
Beach, at what is now known as Glenwood, Nassau 
County, L. I. 

His education was such as the district schools of the 
period afforded, and was completed at the old Flower 
Hill School, Manhassett, in 1841, at which date his 
parents removed to New York, where, at the early age 
of thirteen years, he began " business life " as a clerk in a 
grocery store at the corner of Broome and Mangin 
Streets, and continued that occupation at other locations 
until he was 25 years of age. 

On June 22, 1853, he was united in marriage to 
Hester L., daughter of Granden and Cathalena (Vree- 
land) Van Zile. She was born in New York city, Febru- 
ary 25, 1830. Her parents were descendants of old 
Holland (Dutch) families, early settlers at and near 
Hackensack, N. J., where they had large farms. 

After his marriage Mr. Carpenter engaged in the lum- 
ber trade, having a steam mill and factory in Bethune 
Street, New York, and later at the corner of Washington 
and Clarkson Streets. He continued in this business 
nearly thirty-five years, furnishing material for very many 
of the finest dwellings and public buildings in New York 
city and vicinity, notably the residences of William B. 
Astor, Alexander T. Stewart, A. A, Low, the Fifth 
Avenue Hotel, the Brick Church, etc. In 1889 Mr. 
Carpenter sold his mill and factory and removed to 
Maplewood, N. J., where he had previously purchased 
a tract of land. On this property he made extensive im- 
provements and erected thereon a number of beautiful 
dwellings, changing the whole character of the locality 
from a forlorn and unsightly aspect to a delightful and 
attractive neighborhood. 

38 



igS The Carpenter Family in America 

Whatever leisure hours Mr. Carpenter has had have 
been spent in historical and genealogical research. He 
has furnished valuable data regarding the early Long 
Island and New Jersey families, especially those of Dutch 
origin. Many articles from his pen on these and kindred 
subjects are to be found in periodicals devoted to such 
matters. His " Hoogland Family in America," pub- 
lished in 1892, has received special commendatory notice 
and is regarded as an authority concerning the many 
families allied to the Hoogland name. 

In politics Mr. Carpenter is a Republican, but has 
never held any office except that of school trustee. He 
belongs to no club or secret society. He is a member 
and office-bearer of the Methodist Episcopal Church, 
and therein, and at his home, finds the acme of all this 
world can give of true happiness. 

Children. 

17 14 Marvin Hatfield, born April 7, 1854. 

171 5 Idelette DeBure, born September 14, 1856. 

1716 Louis Frederick, born April i, 1859. He was 

a young man of unusual promise, highly re- 
garded by all who knew him. He caught a 
severe cold while on a visit to a schoolmate ; 
this soon developed into lung trouble, from 
which he died September 14, 1880. It was 
indeed a great loss to us, one which can never 
be forgotten. 

1 7 17 Grace, born September 28, 1861, died Decem- 

ber 18, 1861. 

17 1 8 Jessie, born November 7, 1862. 

1719 Arthur, born September 26, 1865, died Oc- 

tober 23, 1865. 

1720 Alice Bertha, born December 28, 1866. 

1721 Grace, born June 2, 1868. 

1722 Mabel Hettie, born May 14, 1871, died 



Benfamin C and Abram H, 299 

March 8, 1888. She was a dear and affec- 
tionate child, greatly beloved by us all. Her 
death was caused by scarlet fever. All our 
departed ones have their last resting-place in 
the cemetery adjoining the Reformed Church 
at Manhassett. 



1320 Benjamin GdIcs Carpenter, son of Benjamin,"° 
was born at what is now Roslyn, L. I., September 23, 
1830. He is a hatter by trade, doing business in Greene 
Street, and residing in West 14th Street, near Eighth 
Avenue, New York. His first wife was Ellen, daughter 
of Peter Cooper. By her he had two children, who died 
young. His wife died about i860. For second wife he 
married Henrietta Shannon, and had 

1723 Charles Dederick, born March 26, 1872. 

i723^Nellie May, born March 30, 1874. She mar- 
ried, 1899, Howard Fielding, and has Ben- 
jamin C, born 1899. 

1723^ Bessie Belle, born September 13, 1885. 



1322 Abram Hoogland Carpenter, son of Benjamin,73° 
was born at Sands Point Lighthouse, L. I., May 9, 
1836. His wife was Addie Downs of Glen Cove, L. I. 
After his marriage he studied medicine, and practised at 
Newark, N. J., where he died after a long and painful 
illness, January 13, 1875. -^^^ '^^^^ ^^^ children returned 
to Glen Cove. He was buried in Fairmount Cemetery, 
Newark, N. J. 

Benjamin C. Carpenter died at 217 McDonough Street, Brooklyn, 
August 4, 1899, at about 3 o'clock p. m., and was buried at Sea ClifF 
on the 7 th. 



300 The Carpenter Family in America 

Children. 

1724 Arthur, born about 1867. He married, Sep- 

tember 10, 1889, Kate Houston (daughter 
of Thomas) of Glen Cove. She died 1890. 
No issue. 

1725 Harry, born 1870. He is now, 1894, in 

Helena, Mont. Not married. 

1726 Daisey, born 1874. Now living at Glen Cove. 

Not married. 



1326 James Smith Carpenter, son of John,"' was born 
at Musketa Cove, September, 1819. His wife is Eliza 
PearsalP" of Searingtown, They were married 1840. He 
is a carpenter by trade, and is now, 1894, conducting an 
extensive business at Long Island City, firm of Carpen- 
ter & Woodruff. 

Children. (Several others deceased.) 

1727 Henry, married, and has son Howard. Re- 

sides at Flushing, L. I. 

1728 Eugene, married, is a builder at Port Wash- 

ington, L. 1. 

1729 Emma, married a Burtis. Resides at Great 

Neck, L. I. 

1730 Josephine. Not married. Resides with parents 

at Port Washington, L. I. 

1 73 1 Mamie, married William Burtis (brother to 

Emma's husband). Resides at Flushing, 

1732 Sarah E., married, had five children. She is 

deceased. 

* She was daughter of Abijah and Elizabeth (Searing) Pearsall, and 
Elizabeth Searing was daughter of Rev. John Searing and his wife Free- 
love Carpenter. See No. 321. 



Thomas Jefferson of Sea Cliff, L. L 301 

J 330 Rosalie Elma Carpenter, daughter of John,"^ was 
born August i, 1830. She married James M. Carpen- 
ter of Westchester County. He is a builder, and resides 
at Great Neck, L. I., where she died August 27, 1885, 
and was buried at Searingtown Church. 

Children. 

1733 J. Frederick, born about i860. Is a carpen- 

ter, 69 Union Street, Flushing. 

1734 Sally (or Sadie J.), married May 12, 1886, 

Thomas J. McKee of Port Washington, N. Y. 

1735 Ernestine, married Charles Corwin, Sag Har- 

bor, August, 1887. 

1736 Nettie. 

1737 Lottie, married Edward Scott of Great Neck. 

1738 One deceased. 

1332 Thomas Jefferson Carpenter, son of John,"' was 
born at Searingtown, Queens County, L. I., April 17, 
1839. He is a carpenter by trade, residing at Sea Cliff, 
L. I., on a part of the old Latting Carpenter farm. He 
married his cousin, Mary E. Carpenter.'^^^ 

Children. 

1739 Edith Louise, married, November 15, 1893, 

George H. Williams of New York. 

1740 George Latham, married Smith of Mor- 

ristown, N. J. 

1 741 Anna Hoogland, married, November 24, 

1892, Albert W. Nash of Sea CHff. 

1742 Mary Elma, married, March 13, 1896, Frank 

A. Remsen of Oyster Bay. 

1743 Sarah Eliza, died December 3, 1896. 

1744 Jessie Ernestine. 

1745 Thomas Oscar, married, June 2, 1900, Mary 

E. Wiggins. 



302 The Carpenter Family in America 

J 333 Latting Carpenter, son of Coles,^34 ^^s born at 
Glenwood, L. I., February 29, 1836. He is a captain 
of a coasting schooner, freighting principally for the Dur- 
yea Brothers' starch factory. He resides at Glen Cove. 

His wife was Caroline M. . She died June 17, 

1885, aged 40 years, 4 months, and 12 days. 

Children. 

1746 Wallace. 

1747 Lillian, married, September 12, 1889, Wil- 

liam B. Robedee of Sea Cliff. 

1748 Coles, married. 

J 371 Leonard J» Carpenter, son of Charles L.,^^^ ^^as 
born in New York city, April 18, 1845. ^^ ^^^ ^ ^^^^ 
known real estate agent, having his office at 41 Liberty 
Street, New York. His wife was Emily E. Carpenter, 
daughter of Aaron Carpenter.''^'^ She was born October 
28, 1844, and was married October 3, 1867. Mr. Car- 
penter died at Saranac Lake, N. Y., April 17, 1889. 

Children, 

1749 Florence, born September 10, 1868. 

1750 Charles L., born May 10, 1870. 

1751 Edward A., born February 10, 1875. 

1752 Henry C, born July 3, 1878. 

1753 Elizabeth L., born August 22, 1885. 

J 383 Zeno Carpenter, son of Abraham,''^^ ^g^^ born at 
New Castle, Westchester County, N. Y., August 18, 
1808. His wife was Rachel Auchumpaugh, to whom he 
was married July 11, 1838. They were farmers at 
Duanesburgh, Schenectady County, N. Y. 

Children. 

1754 Sarah, married Henry Yates. 

1755 Peter. 



Sons of Abraham of Duanesburgh, N. Y, 303 

J 385 Peter Carpenter, son of Abraham,^^^ y^^s born at 
Duanesburgh, N. Y., October 18, 181 1, and on Septem- 
ber 17, 1839, he married Eliza A. Hoag. 

Children. 

1756 Florence. 

1757 Alice. 

1758 Peter. 

1759 Eliza. 

1760 William J., married Mary Hoag. 

1 76 1 Mary. 



1387 Robert Carpenter, son of Abraham/^^ ^^s born at 
Duanesburgh, N. Y., August 8, 18 13. His first wife 
was Eliza Allen, married March 11, 1839; second wife 
was Lucy A. Robinson. They were farmers at or near 
Duanesburgh. 

Qiildren. 

1762 Maria. 

1763 Carrie. 

1764 Emma. 



J 392 David L. Carpenter, son of Abraham,^^^ ^^s born 
at Duanesburgh, January 7, 1826. His first wife was 
Harriet Brady, to whom he was married October 7, 1847. 
They had three children. His second wife was Anna 
Underbill. 

Children. 

1765 Lorenzo. 

1766 Charles. 

1767 Howard. 

1768 Jessie. 

1760 Abraham. „ j -r 

' ^ TT ^ By second wire. 

1770 Harriet. ^ 

1771 WiLLETT. 



304 The Carpenter Family in America 

J 393 Charles B, Carpenter, son of Abraham/^^ ^^s 
born at Duanesburgh, June 8, 1829. He married, Octo- 
ber 15, 1 85 1, Rachel M. White. Mr. Carpenter is a far- 
mer at Quaker Street, near Duanesburgh, Schenectady 
County, N. Y., and is also assessor of the township. 

Children. 

1772 Walton J., born September 11, 1852. 

1773 Ida. 

1774 Ella R. 

1775 Frank B. 

1776 Leonard. 

J 398 Isaac Carpenter, son of Thomas,^^^ ^as born at 
Somers, Westchester County, N. Y., about 1825. His 
wife is Rebecca Sutton. 

Children. 

1772^ William. 

1773'' Sarah. 

1774'' Charles. 

1775^^ Frederick. 

1776^ Julia, married Thomas Thorne. 

1399 John Carpenter, son of Thomas,^^^ ^^s born 
about 1827. His wife was Kate Tripp. 

Children. 

1777 George, married Louise Raymond. 

1778 Sarah, married Frederick Carpenter. 

1779 Ellwood, married Ella Sutton. 

1780 Jesse. 

1781 Mary. 

J402 Charles Carpenter, son of Thomas,^^^ ^jf^ ^\\^ 
Haight. 



William of Amawalk, N, ¥♦ 305 

Children. 

1782 Frank. 

1783 Frederick. 

1784 Sarah J. 

J 409 William Carpenter, son of James,^^'^ was born 
about 1820. His wife was Fanny B. Weeks. She was 
born 1823, and died at her home, Amawalk, Westches- 
ter County, N. Y., July 26, 1900. Funeral services were 
held on Sunday, 29th, at the Amawalk Meeting House. 
Mr. Carpenter for several years was much interested in 
the history of his particular branch of the Carpenter fam- 
ily, and in 1884 he published the results of his researches 
in the form of a "family tree" — Abraham^'^'^ Jacob ^'^^ 
and Gilbert j^'^'^ sons of John the Hatter^ being the subjects. 

Children. 

1785 Louise, married Howard Flewellin.* 

J4J0 David Carpenter, son of James,^^'* was born about 
1822. His wife was Olive Ray. 

Children. 

1786 William. 

1787 Flora. 

1788 Herbert. 

1789 Phebe. 

1790 Charles. 

J4n Ethan Carpenter, son of James,^^^ wife Maria 
Kenny. 

Children. 

1 79 1 Ella. 

1792 Chester. 

1793 Clara. 

*Miss Laura Flewellin, the only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Howard 
Flewellin of Amawalk, was married on Wednesday, June i 5, i 898, at the 
home of her uncle, William Carpenter, to William Callen, of Peekskill. 

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3o6 The Carpenter Family in America 

J412 Ezra Carpenter, son of Stephen/^^ ^^s born at 
New Castle, Westchester County, N. Y. His father's 
will, made in 1834, shows that at that date he was not 
of age. His wife was Ann Varian. 

Children. 

1794 George. 

1795 Jane. 

1416 Azariah Carpenter, son of Josephj^^s ^as born at 
New Castle in 1828. He married Mary Baxter, and is 
cashier of Consolidated Gas Company, Irving Place, 
New York.* 

Children. 

1796 Herbert. 

1797 Harry. 

1798 William. 

1799 Frederick, married Julia Lemnington. 

1800 Charles, married Anna Teresa Reimer, and 

had John Rusitzs, died 1885, aged 6 years. 
142 Monroe Street, Brooklyn, 1885. 

142 J Francis M. Carpenter, son of Zopher,799 was born 
at Mt. Kisco, Westchester County, July 10, 1834. His 
first wife was Mary B. Miller.-|- She died January 15, 

*Azariah Carpenter died 7, i, 1899, in Sing Sing, N. Y. He had 
been in feeble health for some time. On Thursday he was stricken with 
apoplexy, and remained unconscious until he died. He was born in 
Newcastle in 1828. He was for a long time connected with the whole- 
sale shoe firm of Hawes, Hyatt & Co., of New York city. In 1871 he 
was elected vice-president of the Manhattan Gaslight Company. After 
the consolidation of the gas companies, in 1884, he was connected with 
the Consolidated Gas Company. He retired from active life in I 897. 
He was a trustee of the Sing Sing Savings Bank. He is survived by a 
widow and five sons. 

f An excellent obituary of Mrs. Mary B. Carpenter appeared in the 
Christian Advocate. She is there spoken of as being an earnest Christian, 
active in all church work, and her death a great loss to the Methodist 
Episcopal Church at Mt. Kisco. 



Francis M. of Mt. Kisco, N, Y. 307 

1885. His second wife is Catharine A. Meyer. Mr. 
Carpenter is engaged in 14th Street, New York city, firm 
of Carpenter & Pettengill, coal dealers. He resides at 
Mt. Kisco. Was supervisor of New Castle, 1893, and is 
treasurer of Westchester County, 1 900. 

Children. 

1 801 Carrie, born September 15, i860, married 

Charles Matthews, and has daughter Mary, 
born 1893. 

1802 ZoPHER, born December 6, 1870. Not mar- 

ried, 1894. 



1456 Jesse G* Carpenter, son of Wright,^^^ ^^s born 
about 1820. His wife was Sarah Seymour. He died at 
his residence, Somers, N. Y., on February 11, 1899, and 
was buried at Amawalk, N. Y. 

Children. 

1803 James. 

1804 Andrew. 

1805 John, married Anna Flewellin, and has Lillian. 

1806 Webster, married Mary Reynolds, and has 

Bailey. 

1807 Elisha p., married Charlotte Nixon. 



J 459 Robert H, Carpenter, son of Wright,^'^ ^[{^ 
Hannah Powell. 

Children. 

1808 Edward. 

1809 Lincoln. 

1 8 10 Richard, married Olive Wood, and had son 

Elwood, who married Hattie, daughter of 
Caleb Carpenter.^-*'* 



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J476 Charles Carpenter, son of Joshua/'*' was born 
about 1840. He married Cora Cocks. 

Children. 

181 1 Henry. 

1 8 12 Lena. 

1813 Percy. 

J 495 Robert Carpenter, son of Isaac/^^ was born about 
1850. He married Fannie Carpenter. 

Children. 

1 8 14 Robert. 
\i815 Elnathan. 

I 816 JOTHAM. 

\56\ Uriah Field Carpenter, son of Aaron B.,5°^ was 
born February 21, 1832. He was twice married, his 
first wife being Sarah E. Deall, and his second Hannah 
Blackfan. Mr. Carpenter died at his residence, 586 
Washington Avenue, Brooklyn, on December 30, 1899. 

Children. 

1817 Richard. ) „ ^ -r 
o o ixr r By first wire. 

1818 Willett. j ^ 

1819 Sarah. By second wife. 

1562 Silas Sutton Carpenter, son of Aaron B.,^ was 
born January 8, 1834. His wife was Ada Thompson. 

Children. 

1820 Charles. 

1821 Philip. 

1822 Ralph. 

J 580 George W» Carpenter, son of Allen P.,^'* was 
born at Rye, Westchester County, N. Y., September 8, 
1837. His wife was Marietta R. Gedney. She was born 



George W, and Charles T. 309 

March i, 1838. They were married December 6, 1866. 
For several years he was engaged at Colt's Armory, in 
Hartford, Conn., and also on Merritt Gally's printing 
presses, having also a small farm at East Hartford. He 
was ordained elder in First Presbyterian Church, Hart- 
ford, January 9, 1881. In 1888 he removed to Newark, 
N. J., where he now resides. 

Children. 

1823 William Allen, born January 28, 1868, bap- 

tized at Rye, by Rev. C. W. Baird, June 6, 
1868. 

1824 Sarah Jane, born May 5, 1869, died August 

18, 1870. 

1825 Guthrie Mather, born September 26, 1871. 

He married, December 26, 1900, Jessie E. 
Eaton of Newark, N. J. 

1826 George Mott, born September 20, 1873, died 

January 21, 1874. 

1827 Matilda, born August 10, 1875, died August 

22, 1875. 



J 640 Charles Theodore Carpenter, son of Ward,'°^^ 
was born at Tarrytown, N. Y., March 1 1, 1840. His wife 
was Alice G. Thompson. Mr. Carpenter is a real estate 
and insurance agent, Tarrytown. 



1828 Ward N. 

1829 Fanny. 

1830 Bertha. 

1 83 1 Charles F. 

1832 Edward. 

1833 Edith. 

1834 Russell. 



Children. 



All unmarried (1900). 



3 lo The Carpenter Family in America 

J 643 George Edward Carpenter^ son of Ward/"^^ was 
born at Tarrytown, N. Y., March 25, 1844, and grew 
up in his father's office, where he fitted himself for the 
profession in which he is now engaged. For several years 
he taught school in the village, and then became partner 
with his father as civil engineer and surveyor under the 
firm name of Ward Carpenter & Son. He is familiar 
with every acre of the old town, having surveyed and laid 
out the greater part of it. The maps accompanying this 
work are from his hands, and to him we are indebted for 
the genealogy of his particular family. Mr. Carpenter is 
a bachelor^ wedded to his hobby of chess, in which he has 
attained the position of "champion." See Bretano's 
Chess Monthly, which also has his portrait. 

1 680 W» T, Coleman Carpenter, son of Edward O.,"'' 
was born at Yonkers, N. Y., April 10, 1872. For several 
years he was associated with Colgate Hoyt of Wall Street, 
and on January i, 1900, he became a partner under the 
firm name of Colgate Hoyt & Co. Mr. Carpenter is in- 
tensely interested in the history of the Carpenter family, 
and has done very much toward the publishing of this 
present work, as the subscription list clearly indicates. 

Mr. Carpenter was married to Grace Felt Russell, 
daughter of William Jay and Francelia (Felt) Russell of 
Hamilton, Madison County, N. Y. She was born at 
Buffalo, N. Y., June 9, 1873. They now reside at East 
Orange, N. J. Their daughter 

1835 May Russell, was born March 11, 1900. 

J7U Marvin Hatfield Carpenter, son of Daniel H.,'^'^ 
was born in New York city, April 7, 1854. After his 
school days were over he studied and practised dentistry 
with Dr. J. W. Cosad of Jersey City, and later entered 
into partnership with him. He is now located at South 



Marvin H, of Maplewood, N. J. 311 

Orange, N. J., where he has the reputation of being one 
of the best surgical dentists in the community. 

On October 18, 1882, at Christ Church, Fifth Avenue 
and 35th Street, New York, he was united in marriage 
to Virginia, daughter of W. H. and Sarah (D'Anter- 
roches) Pudney. They reside at Maplewood, N. J. 

Children. 

1836 Helen Hoogland, born May 14, 1885, died 

December ay, 1894. 

1837 Frederick D'Anterroches, born February 4, 

1889. 

1838 Benjamin Coles, born March 5, 1892. 

\7\5 Idelette DeBure Carpenter, daughter of Daniel 
H.,'3'9 was born in New York city, September 14, 1856. 
She is a graduate of the New York Normal College, 
class of 1878, and since then has been a teacher in the 
public schools of New York, the greater part of the time 
in Grammar School No. 41, in Greenwich Avenue. She 
is now principal of the Annex to Girls' High School, cor- 
ner of Grand and Elm Streets. She resides at Maple- 
wood, N. J. 

J7J8 Jessie Carpenter, daughter of Daniel H.,'^^^ was 
born in New York, November 7, 1862. She is a gradu- 
ate of the Jersey City High School, and for a short time 
taught in Grammar School No. 41. On April 14, 1887, 
she married Clarence B., son of Andrew J. Riker. Their 
children are Marion, born May 26, 1888, Carleton 
Berrian, born April 2, 1890, and Daniel Carpenter, born 
July 23, 1892. Mr. Riker is an export merchant. New 
York, residing at Maplewood, N. J. 

1720 Alice Bertha Carpenter, daughter of Daniel 
H.,'3'^ was born in New York city, December 28, 1866. 



3 1 2 The Carpenter Family in America 

She is a graduate of the Jersey City High School, and is 
now a supervising teacher of sewing in the New York 
public schools. She resides at Maplewood, N. J. 

J72J Grace Carpenter, daughter of Daniel H./^^^ was 
born at Maplewood, N. J., June 2, 1868. She is a 
graduate of the Brooklyn High School, and for several 
years was art teacher at the Packer Institute, Brooklyn. 
On April 15, 1899, she was married to Thomas Elton 
Miller, who was born at East Ravendale, Lincolnshire, 
England, March 15, 1864. (^His father was rector of 
St. Martin's Church at that place, his name being also 
Thomas Elton Miller, son of Rev. Joseph Kirkman 
Miller of Pudleston, Herefordshire.) 

Mr. Miller is a merchant and manufacturer at Port au 
Spain, Trinidad, B. W. I. They have a son, Thomas 
Elton Miller, Jr., born May 11, 1900. 

J 755 Peter Carpenter, son of Zeno,'^^^ was born at 
Duanesburgh, N. Y., about 1842. His wife was Anna 
Sprague. 

Children. 

1839 William. 

1840 Ruth. 

1 841 Egbert. 

J 765 Lorenzo Carpenter, son of David L.,''^?^ was born 
about 1850. His wife was Esther Van Alstyne. 

Children. 

1842 Edith. 

1843 Howard. 

J 775 Walton J. Carpenter, son of Charles B.,'393 was 
born at Quaker Street, Duanesburgh, N. Y., September 
II, 1852. He is a practising physician at Katonah, 



William A. of Newark, N. J. 313 

Westchester County, N. Y. His first wife was Anna L. 
Green, to whom he was married April 30, 1884. She 
died March 28, 1898, and in January, 1900, he married 
Ella H. Dean. His son 

1844 Walton T., was born 1886. 

J823 William Allen Carpenter, son of George W.,^580 
was born at Rye, Westchester County, January 28, 1868, 
and was baptized there by Rev. C. W. Baird, June 6, 
1868. He removed with his father to Newark, N. J., 
1888, and is engaged at his chosen profession, surveying. 
On September 29, 1897, ^^ ^^^ married to Ella M. Sole 
of Newark. Mr. Carpenter is very much interested in 
our " Family History," and has given material aid in the 
work, as the subscription list will show. 

Children. 

1845 Elsie Marietta, born September 25, 1898. 

1846 George Allen, born November 21, 1899. 



ni Lydia Carpenter, daughter of William,' was born 
probably in Providence about the time of the removal of 
the family to Pawtuxet, 1638. She married, about 1661, 
Benjamin Smith, born in England, 1631. His parents 
no doubt were Christopher and Alice Smith. Benjamin 
Smith settled on a farm in Warwick, which was deeded 

Benjamin Smith, on March 17, 1675, testified that he was then about 
43 years of age. His will is dated August 13, 1692, and was proved 
January 22, 17 14. The tradition of the family is that he belonged to 
the Parliament or Cromwellian party, so was forced to escape to America 
at the "Restoration" (1660). Joseph and Simon Smith are both men- 
tioned in the will of their grandfather, William Carpenter, 1680. There 
is also a record of the discharge of Simon Smith and Benjamin Carpenter 
as executors of the will of Ephraim Carpenter, Jr., 1703. Joseph Smith 
swore allegiance May, 1682. Simon Smith was a witness to will of Silas 
Carpenter, December 22, 1695. 

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314 The Carpenter Family in America 

to him by his father-in-law. He was a prominent man 
in the affairs of the colony, being " assistant " and 
"deputy," 1 666-1 704. Mrs. Smith died October i, 
171 1. He died December 23, 1713. 

Children. 

Joseph, born about 1661. He married Sarah, 
daughter of Joseph and Sarah (Holden) Staf- 
ford. 

Benjamin, born about 1663, on December 25, 
1 69 1, he married Phebe, daughter of Stephen 
and Sarah (Smith) Arnold, by whom he had 
twelve children. 

William, born December 27, 1664. His wife was 
Patience, daughter of Andrew and Mary (Few) 
Harris. 

Simon, born about 1666, married Mary, daughter 
of William and Esther (Arnold) Andrews. 

Lydia, married John, son of John and Margaret 
Fones of Conanicut Island, and after of Kings- 
town, R. I. He died February 17, 1738. She 
died January 24, 1741. They had three 
daughters. 

Elizabeth, married Israel, son of Israel and Mary 
(Barker) Arnold. 

rV Ephraim Carpenter, son of William,' was born at 
Pawtuxet, R. I., about 1640. The first mention that we 
find relating to him is his being a witness to a deed from 
his father to William Vincent, February 5, 1661 ; and at 
about this date he married Susannah, daughter of Wil- 
liam and Susannah Harris. 

On December 8, 1670, his father gave him "that 
house and farm at Rocky Hill where he (Ephraim) now 
liveth." In 1676, with many others, he removed to 
Musketa Cove, L. I., this removal being a result of King 



Ephraim, 1640 315 



Philip's War. His first wife probably was a victim of 
this war, and on December 3, 1677, he was again mar- 
ried, as is shown by the Musketa Cove records. She 
was also named Susannah, and was daughter of William 
and Elizabeth England. 

In 1 68 1 he had a "home lott" set off to him, the 
record stating " that he was now an inhabitant amongst 
them and hath built upon said home lott." In April, 
1682, he was chosen constable, and served until 1687. 

On May 2, 1687, he purchased property at Fort Neck, 
on the south side of Long Island, and before 1693 he 

William England had wife Elizabeth, who after his death married 
Hugh Parsons. He died in 1684, leaving legacies to Susannah Carpenter 
and Elizabeth Doty, living on Long Island, "daughters of his wife Eliza- 
beth." They had also a brother Josiah England, and a sister Eleanor 
who married Jeremiah Westcott. 

The records show that in September, 1683, Ephraim Carpenter was 
absent from Musketa Cove, having gone to Rhode Island apparently on 
business connected with the death of his brother Joseph, who had died a 
little while earlier in 1683. 

In 1683 he was taxed on a valuation of ;z^50, and in 1684 was ap- 
pointed administrator of estate of Thomas Hopkins, Sr. 

On May I, 1685, a date which indicates the time of marriage of his 
daughter Susannah, he convevs to her, calling her "his eldest daughter,'" 
his homestead at Rocky Hill of 50 acres, and also 150 acres and one 
third of the Commons lying within the seven-mile line of Providence ; 
and on the 25th of the same month he conveys to his "eldest son'^ 
Ephraim all his lands, meadows, etc., lying on the outside of said seven- 
mile line. (Vide Oyster Bay Records.) 

Ephraim Carpenter, Jr., by his will, February 20, 1697, bequeaths to 
•'his honoured father," now an inhabitant of Long Island, all his lands 
at Providence. 

Ephraim Carpenter's third wife was very probably Lydia, daughter of 
John and Elizabeth (Howland) Dickenson. 

September 4 and May 9, 1706, Josiah Carpenter sells to William 
Lyons, William Frost, and others, several tracts or lots of land at Fort 
Neck, West Neck, etc., on **the south of Oyster Bay." A compari- 
son of these lots with the description of the property bought by Ephraim 
Carpenter in 1687-1697, shows the same property. 



3 1 6 The Carpenter Family in America 

was again a widower, as on July i, 1693, with his wife 
" Lydia," for ^65 silver money, he sold his home-lot 
at Musketa Cove to Derrick Albertson, with a reservation 
for " free egress and regress " to the burial-place on said 
home-lot, which contained two rods square. 

From this home at Musketa Cove he evidently re- 
moved to Fort Neck, making further purchases of land 
there up to 1697. He probably died before 1703, as at 
that date his son Josias sold the property with every ap- 
pearance of being executor or administrator. 

Children. 

1847 Ephraim, born about 1662, 

1848 Susannah, born about 1664. 

1849 Josias, born about 1678. 

1850 And certainly one or more daughters, whose 

names were probably Elizabeth and Phebe. 



1847 Ephraim Carpenter^ eldest son of Ephraim,"' was 
born at Pawtuxet, R. I., about 1662, and with his father 
came to Musketa Cove, L. I., in 1676, of which place 
he became an "inhabitant" in 1683 (at 21 years of age). 
In April, 1683, he went with the Queens County quota 
of soldiers to Schenectady, they being ordered there by 
the governor on account of the Indian massacre at that 
town. 

On June 29, 1696, he sold his house at Matinecock 
where " he now liveth," with other property, to Captain 
Thomas Townsend of Rhode Island, being the same 
land that he bought March 30, 1695, from John Rogers. 
He then removed to Pawtuxet, probably to occupy the 
estate left him by his grandfather, but on February 22, 
1611", he died at the house of his " aunt-in-law," Sarah 
(Arnold) Carpenter, widow of his uncle Silas. His will 
was made only two days before, evidently showing that 



Josias, 1678 317 

his illness was of a sudden nature. He makes bequests 
to his "honoured father" and to his sister Susannah, etc. 



1848 Susannah Carpenter, " eldest daughter " of Eph- 
raim,'" was born at Pawtuxet, about 1664, and as 
early as 1685 she became the wife of Elisha, son of 
Stephen and Sarah (Smith) Arnold. He was born Febru- 
ary 18, 1662, and swore allegiance 1683. He died March 
24, 1 7 10. She died September 6, 1753. They were 
farmers at Pawtuxet. He was "deputy," 1 700-1 706. 
Their children were 

Katharine, born February 28, 1690. 
Susannah, born April 14, 1692. 
Elisha, born April 9, 1694. 
Ephraim, born August 30, 1695. 
Elizabeth, born July 23, 1699. 
Esther, born December 14, 1701. 



J 849 Josias Carpenter, son of Ephraim "' and Susannah 
(England) Carpenter, was born at Musketa Cove, L. I., 
about 1678. The first mention that we find of him is in 
1703, when he sells the property of his father at Fort 
Neck. On July 21, 1704, he buys from Samuel Car- 
man, for X75, a tract of land on Hempstead Harbor, in 
which deed he is called a house carpenter. On May 10, 
1706, "Josias Carpenter, formerly of Oyster Bay, but 
now of Hempstead," buys from Samson Hawkhurst a 
parcel of land in Oyster Bay, near the "old Underbill 
house," for ^125. On July 31, 1717, he and Joseph 
Carpenter are witnesses to the will of William Fry, and 

Elisha Arnold made his will March 22, 17 10. His wife was execu- 
trix. Son Elisha had the homestead farm at Pawtuxet and a farm at 
Rocky Hill ; son Ephraim was given land at Coweset in Warwick, and 
each daughter ;^io. Inventory ^^^250. 



3 1 8 The Carpenter Family in America 

were termed "well known Quakers," because they would 
only affirm as to their signatures. 

In 1720 he and James Springer, with whom he ap- 
pears to have been connected in business, sell about 150 
acres of land at Wheatley, L. I., which afterwards be- 
came the farm of Abraham Hoogland. After this date 
there is no further record of him. In none of his tran- 
sactions is there any mention of him as being married, 
and there is no doubt he died unmarried. James Sprin- 
ger about 1 72 1 removed to Westchester County. 



J 850 Elizabeth Carpenter, daughter of Ephraim."' 
There were certainly other daughters of Ephraim besides 
his "eldest daughter Susannah," and as certainly one of 
these would bear the name of his mother. She no doubt 
became the wife of William Carpenter.'^ (See further on 
page 50.) 



V Timothy Carpenter, son of William,' was born at 
Pawtuxet, R. I., about 1643. Swore allegiance 1671. 
His wife was Hannah, daughter of William * and Han- 
nah (Wickes) Burton. They were residents of Provi- 
dence, where he died August 19, 1726. By his will, 
dated December i, 1724, he bequeaths to his son 
Timothy (who was also the executor) his dwelling, lands, 
etc., at Pawtuxet; to daughter Ethalenah Sweet, 20 
shilHngs ; daughter Elizabeth Williams, £2 ; daughter 
Hannah Arnold, £^ ; granddaughter Hannah Carpenter, 
alias Hannah Arnold, ^'10; grandson Philip Sweet, 30 
acres of land. Inventory, £1^^. 

* William Burton, in his will of March 20, 1703, mentions his daugh- 
ters Hannah Carpenter and Ethalenah Clarke, bequeathing ^5 to each. 



Timothy of Providence, R. L 319 

< 

Children. 

1 85 1 Ethalenah, born about 1665. She married 

Danieljf son of John Sweet 2d, who was born 
1657. (His grandmother Mary, wife of 
John ist, became, in 1638, the wife of 
Ezekiel Holyman. She died 1681.) The 
family had their home at Sweet's Cove, War- 
wick, R. I. 

1852 Elizabeth, born about 1676, married Peleg, 

son of Daniel and grandson of Roger Wil- 
liams. His mother was Rebecca, daughter of 
Zachariah and Joan (Arnold) Rhodes. The 
children of Peleg and Elizabeth (Carpenter) 
Williams were Daniel, Robert, Silas, Peleg, 
Timothy, Freelove, and Elizabeth. She died 
1766. 

1853 Hannah. She married, December 9, 1709, 

Elisha, son of Israel and Mary [Barker) 
Arnold, she being the daughter of James and 
Barbara (Dungan) Barker. Israel Arnold was 
born October 30, 1649, and married April 16, 
1677. In his will, 1716, he mentions his 
daughters Sarah and Barbara Carpenter, Mary 
Low, etc. 

1854 Timothy, born about 1680. 

1855 William, was drowned at Pawtuxet Falls, Oc- 
• tober 29, 1708. He was a young man, un- 
married. 



1854 Timothy Carpenter, son of Timothy,'' was born 
at Providence, R. I., about 1680. His wife was Mehit- 

f Lieut. George W. Kirkman of United States Army, one of our sub- 
scribers, is a lineal descendant of Daniel and Ethalenah (Carpenter) 
Sweet; viz.: John,^ John,^ Daniel, 3 Philip,4 Samuel. 5 



3 2o The Carpenter Family in America 

able Fraser. His will is dated March 6, 1748. He died 
August 2, 1749. Mentions his wife, son William, and 
grandson Timothy, and brother-in-law Alexander Fraser. 
His wife Mehitable was buried October 28, 1762, and in 
her will, which was proved November 4, 1762, she 
makes bequests to her granddaughters Freelove Green- 
wood, Elizabeth Chaffee, Ursula Davis, and their daugh- 
ters Hannah Greenwood and Mirriam Chaffee. The 
only child of Timothy and Mehitable Carpenter was 

1856 William, probably born about 17 10, and on 
January 27, 1714, he married Anne Water- 
man, by whom he had Timothy '^" and Water- 
man. '^^^ The last named married Anna Hoyle, 
and has this record : " The wife of Waterman 
Carpenter at five successive births had pre- 
sented her husband with ten living children. 
The three with which she presented him at the 
sixth birth were unfortunately dead." The 
wife of Timothy was Deborah Hoyle. Both 
brothers were married December 4, 1768. 



VI William Carpenter, son of William,' was born at 
Pawtuxet, R. I,, about 1645. ^^ ^^ mentioned in the 
document sent by his father to the town meeting, March 
12, 1674, and a portion of land at that time was set off 
for him. He was undoubtedly killed in the attack of the 
Indians upon his father's house, January 27, 1676. He 
was not married. By the will of his father, the portion 
of land formerly set off for him was given to Ephraim 
Carpenter, Jr., the will stating that his son "William" 
was deceased. (See Hubbard's " Narrative of King 
Philip's War," and Austin's " Rhode Island Genealogi- 
cal Dictionary." 



Priscilla (Carpenter) Vincent, 1648 321 

Vn Priscilla Carpenter, daughter of William,' was born 
at Pawtuxet, R. I., about 1648, and on May 31, 1670, 
she was married to her cousin William Vincent, who was 
baptized at Amesbury, Eng., June 17, 1638. The mar- 
riage ceremony was performed by her father. She died 
about 1 69 1, and her husband shortly afterwards married 
again, for in 1695 ^^ made a will giving to his wife 
Jemima his farm of 103 acres during her life and at her 
decease to go to his four sons Jonas^ Thomas^ Nicholas^ 
and William. A later will, dated December 21, 1695, 
was probated March 3, 1696, and mentions only three 
sons and wife Jemima. It is very doubtful if Priscilla 
had any children, for, as the result of a suit at law in 
1707, it was decided that Joseph Carpenter of Musketa 
Cove on Long Island was her legal heir. 

Thomas Pincent^ son of William Vincent, was liv- 
ing in Providence in 1722, being made free- 
man in that year, but nothing further appears. 

Rev. A. W. Phelps, Rector of the Church at Amesbury, Wilts, Eng., 
has kindly forwarded the following Vincent entries in Church Register of 
that town. His letter is dated October 25, 1900. 

"Thomas, son of Tho^ & ffrittisweed Vincent, baptised Oct 18, 

William, son of Tho^ & ffrittisweed Vincent, baptised June 1 7, 

1638. 
Dorothy Vincent h, SoUomon Foxe were married July 27, 1 621. 
Elizabeth Vincent & Thomas Anes were married May 21, 1638." 

Mr. Phelps also writes that the register of burials between 1635 and 
1660 is a blank, but up to 1700 there is no other entry of the burial of 
a Richard Carpenter except that of September 21, 1625. 

William Vincent, with his sister Joan, came to Providence about 1 660. 
Their mother was a sister of William Carpenter, to whom in 1671 he 
gave his house in Amesbury, as has been shown in the account of William 
Carpenter. William Vincent was a cooper by trade, and after his mar- 
riage had a farm at Rocky Hill given to him by his wife's father. Joan 
Vincent in 1660 married John Sheldon, who says he was born 1630. 

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3^2 The Carpenter Family in America 

Nicholas Vincent was of Westerly, R. I. He was 
a shoemaker by trade. His wife was Elizabeth 
Reynolds ; probably she was daughter of Francis 
and Elizabeth (Greene) Reynolds. Mr. Vin- 
cent made his will February 25, 1749, proved 
April 24 following. His children were Nicho- 
las, Jemima, William, born March 31, 1729, 
Mary, Mercy, Joseph, Elizabeth, Deborah, 
Hannah. 

William Vincent was a resident of Providence. 
He, too, was a shoemaker, freeman 1729, at 
Warwick. His wife's name was Elizabeth 
Bennett. In 1726 he sold his property at 
Providence. 



VTQ Silas Carpenter^ son of William,' was born at 
Pawtuxet, R. I., in 1650, being the only one of the chil- 
dren of William and Elizabeth (Arnold) Carpenter whose 
date of birth is definitely known, although there is a tra- 
dition of the family that he and Benjamin were twins. 
The wife of Silas was his cousin Sarah, daughter of 
Stephen and Sarah (Smith) Arnold. She was born June 
26, 1665. Mr. Carpenter made his will December 22, 
1695, ^^^ ^^^ decease occurred three days later. His 

The will of Silas Carpenter names his father-in-law, Stephen Arnold, 
wife Sarah, eldest son Silas, to whom he bequeaths the "Mansion 
House" and other lands at Pawtuxet, youngest son William, lands in 
Providence, daughters Phebe and Sarah each ^zo. The inventory 
shows the usual farm implements and a valuable stock of horses, cattle, 
sheep, etc. 

Sarah Smith, the wife of Stephen Arnold, was the daughter of Ed- 
ward Smith, an early settler at Rehoboth, and later of Middletown, R. I., 
where is found the family burial-ground and numerous memorial stones to 
members of the family. 

Stephen Arnold, in his will, 1699, makes bequests to his daughter, 
Sarah Carpenter. 



Silas of Pawtuxet, R. L 322 

children were none of them of age at this date. The will 
was proved April 8, 1701. Mrs. Carpenter died No- 
vember 26, 1727. 

Children. 

1857 Silas. 

1858 William. 

1859 Phebe. No further mention. 

i860 Sarah. By the will of her grandfather, Stephen 
Arnold, dated 1708, proved 17 11, she was to 
receive "a silver spoon and a great chest." 



1857 Silas Carpenter, son of Silas,""' was born at Paw- 
tuxet, R. I., about 1681, and on December 21, 1708, he 
was married to Sarah, daughter of Israel and Mary 
(Smith) Arnold.* She was born about 1688-90. The 
marriage ceremony was performed by Simon Smith, jus- 
tice. Their home was at Pawtuxet, their farm being the 
original homestead property of William Carpenter 
(grandfather of Silas). His will bears date of September 
3, 1743. He died June 13, 1751, at which time he had 
wife Chrisiina, she being the daughter of Anthony and 
Mary (Arnold) Low.f 

*Mary (Smith) Arnold was the widow of Elisha Smith, her maiden 
name being Mary Barker, daughter of James and Barbara (Dungan) 
Barker. 

f Anthony Low was son of John and Mary (Rhodes) Low. His wife 
was Mary, daughter of Israel and Mary (Barker) Low. He was born 
about 1676, and had his home at Warwick. By his will, February lo, 
1746, he makes bequests to his daughter Christian Carpenter, and to his 
grandson Anthony Carpenter. 

By the will o^ Silas Carpenter, 1743, he bequeaths ^^loo to his son 
Silas and a like amount to his son William, "if he shall come into this 
country and claim it"; ;^ioo to his daughter Mary Westcott ; and to 
sons Ephraim, Joseph, Israel, and Jacob his homestead farm, etc. 



3^4 The Carpenter Family in America 

Children. 

1 86 1 Silas, born July ay, 1709, probably died un- 

married. 

1862 William, born February 18, 171 1. 

1863 Sarah, born October 24, 17 12, died 17 16. 

1864 Mary, born February 14, 1714, married Benja- 

min Westcott, April 29, 1733. 

1865 Ephraim, born February 26, 1716, married an 

Arnold. 

1866 Israel, born October 25, 17 17, died 172 1. 

1867 Phebe, born March 22, 1719, died 1737. 

1868 Joseph, born March 3, 172 1, was a farmer 

at Smithfield, R. I. 

1869 Israel, born September 3, 1722, was captain 

in militia, 1760. 

1870 Stephen, born February 28, 1724, died young. 

1 87 1 Jacob, born November i, 1725, married Mary 

Ingraham, June 23, 1752. 

1872 Anthony Low, born about 1742-43. 

The foregoing constitutes about all that the records furnish us regarding 
this branch, but the following disconnected data may give material aid to 
future research. 

Mrs. Sarah E. Billings of No. 57 Van Reipen Avenue, Jersey City, 
N. J., in 1883 showed me the following original documents, which 
assuredly give evidence of her great ancestors being William and Silas 
Carpenter of Pawtuxet : 

Nov. 20, 1658. Deed of two acres of land at Pawtuxet, from Eze- 
kiel Holyman to William Carpenter. 

Nov. 19, 1662. Deed from John Smith of Providence to William 
Carpenter of Pawtuxet. 

April 18, 1687. Indenture of William Nichols, son of Richard 
Nichols of Warwick, to Silas Carpenter and his wife Sarah. Rich- 
ard Nichols was residing on a farm which he hired from Benjamin 
and Silas Carpenter. 

Jan. 31, 1716. Deed of five acres of land from Nehemiah Sheldon 
to Silas Carpenter, both of Pawtuxet. 



Silas of Pawtuxet, R. L 325 

April 5, 1 72 1. Deed of land in Providence from Peleg Rhodes to 
Silas Carpenter. 

Feb. 21, 17 18. Plat of lands of Silas and Benjamin Carpenter made 
by William Hopkins, surveyor, in 1688 and by Andrew Harris, sur- 
veyor, 1718. 

June 13, 175 I. Inventory of the personal effects of Silas Carpenter 
of Warwick, who died as per date. 

Feb. I, 1 741. Receipt for ^S°> '4^- 7*^' ^^^^ ^^^^^ Carpenter to 
John Potter, both of Providence, as sureties for Edward Potter, due 
upon the inventory of Silas Carpenter's brother William's movable 
estate unto said brother's son William, of whom Silas Carpenter was 
guardian. 

May 24, 1754. Bond for ;^220 from Israel Carpenter to Richard 
Matheson, both of Providence. 

Aug. 23, 1760. Commission of Israel Carpenter as captain of a 
company in Johnston, R. I. 

Nov. I, 1760. Indenture of Amey, daughter of Elizabeth Williams, 
to Captain Israel Carpenter. 

April 29, 1766. A release of Nicholas Carpenter from military duty, 
at Johnston, R. I. 

July, 1788. Transfer of shares in a vessel from John Kennedy to 
Nicholas Carpenter. 

No date. An unsigned deed from Andrew Harris to Nicholas Car- 
penter, both of Johnston, being one fifth part of the Susquehanna 
purchase, which belonged to Christopher Harris, father of said An- 
drew. 

Mrs. Billings's grandmother was Sally Carpenter, whose husband was 
Joseph Carpenter (no known relation). They removed to Susquehanna, 
Pa., where they died, as did also Nicholas Carpenter, who no doubt was 
the father of above Sally Carpenter. Mrs. Billings's mother was also a 
Sally Carpenter. 



Mr. Jerome Bateman of Pierrepont Manor, JeiFerson County, N. Y., 
in a letter of September 25, 1847, gives the following record as gathered 
from his grandmother, Mrs. Nancy (Smith) Carpenter: "I was born 
June 23, 1769, and was married March 24, 1792, to Stephen, son of 
Low Carpenter. He was born February 20, 1772. For three years be- 
fore my marriage I Uved in the family of Low Carpenter at Ashford, 
Conn. He had a large family. We removed to Killingly, Conn., and 
from there to Norway, near Newport, Herkimer County, N. Y., where 
we arrived in September, 1802. My husband died April 18, 1835." 



326 The Girpenter Family in America 

Her children were : 

Lydia, born July 2, 1793, ^^^^ August 12, 1795. 
Lucy,* born September 1, 1795, married Isiah Bateman, 1812. 
Low,-|- born December 6, 1797, married Nancy Barney, 1821. 
Phebe, born November 7, 1799, married Harvey Sprague, 1835. 
Silas, born April 27, 1802, removed to Wisconsin. 
Amy, born April 3, 1805, died December 24, 1839. 
Almira, born July 30, 1808, married William Watson, 1829. 
Samuel,! born October 12, 18 10, married Caroline Stevens, 1834. 



J 858 William Carpenter, son of Silas,"'" was born at 
Pawtuxet, R. I., about 1683. He was a blacksmith at 

Providence. His wife was Elizabeth . He died 

April 20, 1728, leaving three children, 

1873 William. 

1874 Phebe. 

1875 Sarah. 

In 1 73 1 his widow married Edward Potter, who was 
probably son of John and Ruth (Fisher) Potter of War- 
wick. He gave bonds as security for the administration 
of his wife's property, Silas Carpenter being guardian for 
the children, and on February i, 1741, Silas Carpenter 
gave receipt to John Potter for ^^50, 14s. 7d. as being 
due the estate on bond of Edward Potter. 



IX Benjamin Carpenter, son of William,' was born at 
Pawtuxet, R. I., 1 650-1 653. His wife was Mary, daugh- 

*Was the mother of Mr. Jerome Bateman, who at the time of this 
writing was a student at Hamilton College. 

■[ Had eight children, Jackson, Angelina, Eliza, William, Daniel, 
Matilda, Charles, and John Wesley. Address, Newport, Herkimer 
County, N. Y. 

I Had three children, Horace, Stephen, and Almira. Address, Hig- 
ginsville, N. Y., and also Mrs. G. C. Hibbard, Pierrepont Manor, who 
is a granddaughter of Isiah Bateman. 



Benjamin of Pawtuxet, R. L 327 

ter of Rev. Pardon Tillinghast. She was born October, 
1 66 1. Benjamin Carpenter was a prominent man in the 
colony, a member of town council 1693 to 1699, and is 
frequently mentioned in the records of the province. His 
estate was very large, and there are very many transac- 
tions referring to its management. He apparently died 
quite suddenly March 3, 17!^, and as he left no will his 
wife was appointed administrator. 

No record of his children has ever been found, but the 
following are so connected as to be recognized as his. 

Children. 

1876 William. 

1877 Joseph. ' 

1878 Benjamin. 

1879 Mary (or Mercy). She married, February 9, 

17^0, Joseph, son of Thomas and Mary 
(Blackman) Williams, great-grandson of Roger 
Williams. Their farm of 100 acres was at 
Rocky Hill. 



1876 William Carpenter, son of Benjamin,'" was born 
at Pawtuxet, about 1688. His wife was Amey, daughter 

On May 5, 1701, the estate of William Carpenter' was surveyed by 
William Hopkins, and according to the terms of the will was divided in 
three parts. The south part, which included the homestead, was set off 
for Silas Carpenter, the middle part was chosen by Timothy, and 
the north part by Benjamin Carpenter. It would seem that the many 
sales of property by Benjamin Carpenter could have left him but little of 
the paternal estate, yet at his death the inventory made shows that his 
circumstances were as good as the most of the inhabitants. 

An agreement dated March 20, 1708, gives additional proof as to the 
relationship between the Arnold and Carpenter families. By its terms 
Benjamin Carpenter conferred to his cousin Stephen Arnold a deed of ex- 
change between his father and his uncle Stephen Arnold, father of said 
cousin Stephen. 



328 The Carpenter Family in America 

of Zachariah and Sarah Matthewson of Providence, in 
whose will of February 15, 1747, mention is made of 
her. (Mr. Matthewson was a tanner, and died at Provi- 
dence, January 5, 1749, leaving eight other children.) 
William Carpenter and Amey Matthewson were married 
March 6, 17I-0. They very probably had other children 
besides the three mentioned, but if so they are unknown. 

Children. 

1880 Jonathan, born February 15, 1744. 

1881 Barbara, married Benjamin Brown, October 

16, 1768. 

1882 Caleb, drowned in Boston Harbor, unmarried. 

1877 Joseph Carpenter^ son of Benjamin,"^ was born at 
Pawtuxet about 1690. There is but little record of him, 
but it is evident from the family history of the later gen- 
erations that he had a son 

1883 Thomas, born about 1723, and this Thomas 

had son 

1884 Benjamin, born about 1756, whose wife was 

Thankful Thompson. Their home was at 
South Kingston, R. I., where he died Septem- 
ber 18, 1829, leaving son Benjamin. 

1878 Benjamin Carpenter, son of Benjamin,"" was born 
at Pawtuxet in 1693. He was married three times. His 
first wife appears to have been Barbara, daughter of 
Israel and Mary (Barker) Arnold; the second, Mercy, 

In 1726 William Carpenter bought from Benjamin Smith a lot of land 
at Pawtuxet, near the falls, for which he paid ^232, "it being the 
property where said William now liveth." In 1728 he sold same prop- 
erty to Samuel Ladd, the deed being signed by William Carpenter and 
his wife Amey. 



Benjamin the 2d of Pawtuxet, R» L 329 

daughter of Oliver Carpenter (son of Abiah) ; and the 
third was Prudence Kingsley. Like his ancestors, he was 
a farmer at Pawtuxet, and also for a time resided at 
Providence. He died December 16, 1766, aged 73 
years. Mrs. Prudence Carpenter died July 29, 1801, 
aged 87 years. 

Children, 

1885 Barbara. Nothing further. 

1886 Mercy. Nothing further. 

1887 Oliver, born September i, 1739. 

1888 Benjamin, born April 8, 1742. 

1889 Nathaniel, born February 23, 1744. 

1890 Elisha, born June 14, 1747. 

1 891 Kingsley, born November 13, 1748. Nothing 

further. 

1892 Daniel, born November 7, 1749. Nothing 

further. 



1880 Jonathan Carpenter, son of William, '^^6 ^^g ^qj-j^ 
at Providence, R. I., February 15, 1744. His wife was 
Margaret (Peggy) Allen, daughter of John Allen. They 

Benjamin Carpenter and his wife Prudence are buried in the Carpenter 
burial-plot at Pawtuxet. Their names are on the monument there erected, 
and from it our data are taken. 

Israel Arnold, in his will of March 23, 17 16, mentions his daughter 
Barbara Carpenter, bequeathing to her a portion of 100 acres of land. 

Oliver Carpenter (son of Abiah) had two daughters, but the record 
of the will is so illegible that their names cannot be deciphered, but the 
name of Benjamin Carpenter's oldest son leads us to believe that Mercy 
was one of these daughters. They were near neighbors of Benjamin 
Carpenter, and their age and other conditions were suitable. 

By deed dated June 5, 1765, Benjamin Carpenter of Cranston, R. I., 
conveys to his son Benjamin a plot of 20 acres, "being a part of the 
home farm bordering on the Still River." (Vide deed with Mrs. Bentley, 
Glens Falls, N. Y.) 

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23^ The Carpenter Family in America 

were married at Providence, July 6, 1773, Elder Snow 
of the Freewill Baptist Church officiating. He was a 
ship-carpenter by trade, and continued to reside at Provi- 
dence until after 1790, when with his family he removed 
to Johnstown, N. Y., where he had a farm. All his chil- 
dren except the three youngest were born at Providence. 
He died in 1828. 

Children. 

1893 Amey, born May 9, 1774. 

1894 William, born April 7, 1776. 

1895 Thomas, born November 15, 1777, married 

Isabella Fulton. 

1896 Phebe, born September 10, 1779, died at 

Gloversville, N. Y. 

1897 James, born July 18, 1781. 

1898 John, born March 6, 1783, married Ann 

Bentley. 

1899 Caleb, born April 12, 1785. Living at Hud- 

son, N. Y., 1849. Died at Piermont, N. Y. 

1900 Jonathan, born July 14, 1787, married Lucy 

Johnson. Living at Fowler, N. Y., 1849. 

1 90 1 Sally, born February 8, 1790. 

1902 Betsey, born June 20, 1792, died at Amster- 

dam, N. Y. 

1903 Rebecca, born April 29, 1795. 

1904 Stephen, born November 26, 1796, married 

Elizabeth Umsted. Resided at Fowler, 
N. Y. 



1884 Benjamin Carpenter, son of Benjamin '^^'^ and 
Thankful (Thompson) Carpenter, was born November 
6, 1806. His wife was Sarah, daughter of Thomas A. 
F^azard of Richmond, R. L She was born November 






Benjamin of South Kingston, R, L 331 

16, 18 12. They were married February 5, 1832. He 
died July 11, 1870. 

Children. 

1905 Elizabeth, born March 15, 1833, died De- 

cember 25, 1833. 

1906 Alice Sweet, born August 27, 1834, married 

Joseph Crandall, Westerly, R. I. 

1907 Thomas Arnold, born February 14, 1836, 

married. Resides at Bristol, R. I. 

1908 George, born November 10, 1837, died April 

20, 1840. 

1909 Wanton R., born May 26, 1839, married 

Susan E. Hal burton. 

1910 George A., born March 23, 1841, married 

Maria Hoxie. 

191 1 Benjamin Stanton, born February 16, 1843, 

married, 1867. 

1 91 2 Susan A., born February i, 1845, iriarried 

Armstrong of Westerly. 

1 9 13 Sarah E., born February 2, 1847, rnarried 

Healy of Bellville. 

1914 Elisha E., born September 25, 1852, 

191 5 Medora C, born May 29, 1853, married 

Bliss of Attleboro'. 



1887 Oliver Carpenter, son of Benjamin,'^^^ was born 
at Pawtuxet, R. I., September i, 1739. His wife's name 
is not known, but members of the family furnish the fol- 
lowing named 

Children. 

1916 Clark. 

1917 Harris. 

1918 Amos. 



33^ The Carpenter Family in America 

J 888 Benjamin Carpenter, son of Benjamin/^^^ was 
born at Pawtuxet, R. I., April 8, 1742. His wife was 
Freelove, sister of Judge Adam Comstock. On Decem- 
ber I, 1788, he buys from Andrew Harris of Providence 
" one full right of land in the township of Navy, Vt., 
which said Harris held by Royal Patent." He probably 
removed there at about that date. He was generally 
called Benjamin Carpenter of Johnston, Esq. He died 
in 1794 at the home of his son Benjamin in Corinth, 
Saratoga County. 

Children, 

1920 Benjamin, born July 28, 1770. 

1921 Nicholas.' 

1922 William. 

1923 Adam. His wife was Sarah of Saratoga. 

1924 Freelove, married Joseph Deuell of Corinth, 

N. Y. He was born 1762, died 1834. 

1925 Mercy, married Israel Whipple of Monroe 

County, N. Y., ten children. 

1926 Amy, married Harmen Ackert of Black River, 

N. Y., seven children. 



1889 Nathaniel Carpenter, son of Benjamin,'^^^ was 
born at Pawtuxet, R. I., February 23, 1744. His wife was 
Deliverance, daughter of Elisha''' and Hannah Greene. 
She was born July 22, 1751. They were married March 
6, 1772. They were farmers at Cranston.^ She died 
April 24, 1 82 1. He died August 12, 1828. 

* He was probably son of James and Deliverance (Potter) Greene, 
said James being son of John Greene of Warwick. 

fThe town of Cranston was set off from Providence in 1754. ■'■"" 
eluded in it was a part of Pawtuxet, which latter was never an incorpo- 
rated town, but was a settlement which gave its name to a large tract in 
the towns of Providence and Warwick. 



Nathaniel of Cranston, R, L 333 

Children. 

1927 Daniel, born July 4, 1773, died December 

^5> 1775- 

1928 James. 

1929 Job. 

1930 George. Nothing further. 

1 93 1 Nathaniel. Not married. He was drowned 

September 9, 18 10, in the Rio La Plata, 
South America. 

1932 Deliverance, married Sylvester Westcott, and 

died after the birth of a son. 

1933 Abby, also married Sylvester Westcott. They 

removed to Noble County, Ohio, and had 
large family. 

1934 Sarah. Nothing further. 

1935 Earl, born 1794. 

^1890 Elisha Carpenter, son of Benjamin, '^^^ was born 
at Pawtuxet, R. I., June 14, 1747, but we have only this 
meagre record of him. 

Children. 

1936 Jairus. 

1937 Charles. 

1938 Elijah. 

1939 Daniel. 

1 940 Amos. 

1 941 Betsey. 

1942 Polly. - 

1943 Susan. 

J 894 William Carpenter, son of Jonathan,'^^° was born 
at Providence, R. I., April 7, 1776. With his father's 
family he removed to Johnstown, Fulton County, N. Y., 
about 1790. He was twice married, his first wife being 
Jemima, daughter of Thomas Bentley of Vermont, to 



334 The Carpenter Family in America 

whom he was married October 26, 1800. His second 
wife was Charlotte Holmes. They removed to Illinois 
in 1 82 1. He died November 15, 1838. Occupation, 
farmer. 

Children. 

1944 James, born September 21, 1801, married 

Coe, and removed to Ohio. 

1945 Thomas, born June 27, 1805. He was resid- 

ing at Willinink, N. Y., 1849. 

1946 Mercy, born May 29, 1807. Removed to 

Michigan. 

1947 Mary, born August 26, 18 10, married 

Washburn of Gloversville, N. Y., March 16, 
1 83 I, and was residing at Appletoh, Wis., in 
1 88 1, and gives this information. 

1948 Caleb, born March 26, 18 16, died at Piermont 

or Hudson, N. Y. 

1949 EzEKiEL, born December i, 18 17, married, and 

settled in Ohio. 
^95'^ Jonathan, born May 17, 1820, died in infancy. 

1951 Jemima, born May 31, 1822. 

1952 LucRETiA, born November 6, 1824. 

1953 Charlotte, born September 27, 1827. 

1954 Isaac, born January 26, 1829. 

1955 William, born February 3, 1832. 



1920 Benjamin Carpenter, son of Benjamin,'^^^ was 
born at Johnston, near Providence, R. I., on July 28, 
1770. He removed with his parents to Navy, Vt., and 
trom there to Corinth, Saratoga County, N. Y., where 
his father, in 1789, had purchased a farm of 139^ acres 
from Peter Kilsem, consideration ^^189, 15s. lod. It 
was on this farm that his father died, and he continued 
to reside thereon until his death on November 5, 1868, 
at the age of 98 years. His wife was Mary Elizabeth, 



I 



Nicholas of Corinth, N. Y. 335 

daughter of John * and Eleanor (Greene) Rogers, to 
whom he was married at Providence about 1798, and 
who died in Saratoga in October, 1855, aged 84 years. 

Children. 

1956 Benjamin, born at Corinth, July, 1799. 

1957 Greene, born at Corinth, December 4, 1801. 

1958 Eleanor,"!* born at Corinth, 1804. 

1959 Sarah Ann, born at Corinth, 1812, died 1864. 
i960 Thomas G., born at Corinth, July 28, 18 14. 

1961 John, born at Corinth, 1815, died 1835. ^^^ 

married. 

1962 Amy, born at Corinth, 1818, died 1882. Not 

married. 

1963 Mary Jane, born at Corinth, 1821, died 1864. 

(See No. 2007.) 

J 921 Nicholas Carpenter, son of Benjamin,'^^^ was born 
at Johnston, R. I., in 1770, and removed to Corinth, 
Saratoga County, N. Y. He died March 22, 1847, aged 
77 years. His wife was Anna Bartlett. She died April 
14, 1861, aged 88 years. 

Children. 

1964 Daniel B., born July 6, 1796. 

1965 Nathan, born February 7, 1798. 

1966 Almira, married Jesse Barras; two children, 

1967 Sally, married William Ide; five children. 

1968 Olive, married Leman Grippen ; three sons 

living, one of whom is county treasurer of 
Saratoga County (1900). 

1969 Thomas S., born 1813. His wife was Eliza 

*John Rogers was descended from John Rogers the Martyr. (See 
Fox's Book of Martyrs.) 

f Eleanor married Rev. William Hoag, a Methodist minister. She 
died at Saratoga, 1878. Their only child Julia died 1855, unmarried. 



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Jones. They were farmers at Adams Basin, 
Monroe County, N. Y. He died at Roches- 
ter, 1893. a^^ sons Charles and Wilbur and 
daughter Kate, deceased. 

1970 Polly, married Peter Vail of Wilton, N. Y., 

and has daughter Amelia. 

1 97 1 Alpha, married Isaac Carpenter, no known re- 

lation. Have daughters Olive, Nancy, Jane. 

1972 Ann Eliza, married Jarvis Butler of Wilton, 

N. Y. Living (1900), and has daughter Etta. 

1973 Edwin, farmer, deceased. 

1974 Amy Jane, died in infancy. 

\922 William Carpenter, son of Benjamin,'^^^ was born 
at Johnston, R. I. He was a farmer at Schroon Lake, 
N. Y. Wife's name not known. 





Children. 


1975 Delia. 




1976 Maria. 




1977 Azil. 


# 


1978 Charles. 




1979 Henry. 




1980 Sarah. 




1981 Alonzo. 




1982 Lewis. 





1928 James Carpenter, son of Nathaniel, '^^^ was born 
at Cranston, R. L, about 1775. His wife was Zerena 
Comer. She died September 26, 1840. 

Children. 

1983 Mary Ann, married a Downing of New Orleans. 

1984 Abby, married Israel Brownell of New Bedford. 

1985 Sarah, married Joseph O, Dorr of New York. 

1986 James, married Carpenter. 

1987 Nathaniel. 



Earl of Providence, RA* 337 

1929 Job Carpenter, son of Nathaniel/^^^ was born 
at Cranston about 1780. His wife was Mary Westcott. 
They were married February 25, 1804. He had a large 
variety store in "The Arcade," Providence. They had 
a family of two sons and four daughters, all of whom 
died without issue except 

1988 Susan, who married Gideon L. Spencer of 

Pawtucket. They had six children. 

1935 Earl Carpenter, son of Nathaniel, '^^9 was born 
at Cranston, R. I., in the year 1794. On October 26, 

1 82 1, he married Sarah Ann, daughter of Joseph and 
Catharine (Greene) Harris. She was born June 25, 
1793, and died July 25, 1867. Mr. Charles Earl Car- 
penter writes me, "My father and mother were born and 
raised at Cranston within a mile and a half of each other. 
At the age of 21 my father opened a grocery store in 
Providence, and in 1827 removed to the Union building, 
where my office now is. He started the ice business in 

1822, so consequently it has been carried on through 
three generations of the family and is now the sole busi- 
ness carried on at the old stand." 

During the life of Mr. Carpenter he was very much 
interested in the genealogy of the family, and at his indi- 
vidual expense erected the substantial monument now 
standing in the old Carpenter burial-ground, thus secur- 
ing the identity of the locality for generations to come. 
He died February 10, 1863, and with his wife is buried 
in the Swan Point Cemetery. 

Children. 

1989 Albert Greene, born July 24, 1822, died 

August 5, 1823. 

1990 Charles Earl, born June 22, 1824. 

1991 Joseph Harris, born February 20, 1826. 

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33^ The Carpenter Family in America 

1992 Nathaniel Greene, born January 16, 1828, 

died February 22, 1832. 

1993 Sarah Clarke, born January 18, 1830. She 

married, September 15, 1851, David Chace, 
son of Gardner and Sarah (Chace) Anthony 
of Somerset, Mass. He died September 5, 
1 87 1. They had four children, viz.: Earl 
Carpenter, Sarah Anna Harris, Gardner Chace, 
and David Chace. Mrs. Anthony is the sole 
survivor of the family of Earl Carpenter. She 
resides in Providence. 



\^S^ Benjamin Carpenter, son of Benjamin,'^^" was 
born at Corinth, Saratoga County, N. Y., July, 1799, 
where his grandfather, a few years previously, had pur- 
chased a farm. On March 4, at Skaneateles, N. Y., in 
the year 1839, he rn^fried Maria Irwin, daughter of John 
and Miriam (Kirkpatrick) Irwin, and for several years 
thereafter they lived at Corinth, near Saratoga, from 
whence they moved to Sharon, Washtenaw County, 
Mich., and thence to Lansing, Mich., where Mr. Car- 
penter died October 4, 1859. Until the age of 35 he 
was a teacher, then a farmer. His widow died at Green- 
ville on August 27, 1885. 

Children. 

1994 Miriam, born at Corinth, N. Y., May 23, 
1840, married at Lansing, Mich., June 27, 
1864, to Myron Harris of Talmadge, Mich., 
where she died September 14, 1880. Issue, 
Abigail R., Myra, Lucy C, and Victoria. 

1996 Lucy M., born at Corinth, May 9, 1842, mar- 
ried, August 6, 1878, to Edward H. Jones of 
Greenville, Mich., where they now reside. 
They have one son, Edward A. 



Benjamin of Michigan 339 

1997 John I., born at Sharon, Mich., December 23, 

1845, married, at Lansing, October, 1885. 
They have son Clark Carpenter^'^ and one 
daughter.^°°' 

1998 Augustus D., born at Sharon, October 11, 

1849, married at Lansing, in 1883, to Jose- 
phine White. No children. 

1999 Frank L., born at Sharon, November 23, 

1852, married at Grand Rapids, Mich., June 
10, 1890, to Anna W. Keeney. She died 
May 3, 1892. No children. Mr. Frank L. 
Carpenter is a well known lawyer at Grand 
Rapids. To him we are greatly indebted for 
the account given of this branch of the family. 
He has taken great interest in the work, and 
made special exertions to have it historically 
correct. 



1957 Greene Carpenter, son of Benjamm,^^- was born 
at Corinth, December 4, 1801. His wife was Pauhne 
Hovey Failing. They were married November 4, 1841. 
They resided at West Greece, N. Y., where she died 
April 5, 1877. 

Children. 

2002 Mary E., born in HamHn, N. Y., September 

4, 1842. She was a missionary to Monrovia, 
Africa, where she died January 3, 1886, un- 
married. 

2003 Helen A., born in HamHn, N. Y., April 11, 

1845, and died at West Greece, N. Y., Octo- 
ber 7, 1865, unmarried. 

2004 Adella p., born at Hamlin, January 8, 1848. 

She is a teacher in Chesborough Seminary, 
North ChiU, Monroe County, N. Y. 



340 The Carpenter Family in America 

\960 Thomas G, Carpenter, son of Benjamin/^^" was 
born at Corinth, N. Y., July 28, 18 14, married at Sara- 
toga, May 12, 1853, to Amanda Malvina Comstock. 
He died at South Glens Falls, August 21, 1890. 

Children. 

2005 Mariette, born at Corinth, November 31, 

1855, married, December 22, 1893, ^^ Frank 
R. Bentley, and resides at Glens Falls. No 
children. 

2006 Ida Alice, born at Corinth, March 29, 1858, 

married, November 23, 1892, to Charies E. 
Dealing of Carthage, N. Y., where they now 
reside. No children. 

1964 Daniel B» Carpenter, son of Nicholas,'^^' was born 
at Greenfield, Saratoga County, N. Y., July 11, 1796. 
His wife was Maria Deyoe of Pittstown. They were 
farmers at Corinth. She died December i, 1867, ^g^d 
68 years. He died March 12, 1869, aged 71 years. 

Children. 

2007 Franklin. 

2008 Thomas D. 

2009 James Harvey. 

1965 Nathan Carpenter, son of Nicholas,'^'' was born 
at Corinth, February 7, 1798. His wife was Margaret, 
daughter of Adam G. and Betsey (Shults) Eckert. Mr. 
Carpenter was a well known member and office-bearer in 
the Warren Street Methodist Episcopal Church, Brook- 
lyn, L. I. Nearly all his life was spent in Brooklyn, 
where he was engaged in the lumber trade and in real 
estate. He died May 29, 1886.* 

* He was a gentleman of the old school, always wearing a silk hat, frock 
coat, and black tie wound several times around his neck. 



Qiarles Earl of Providence, R, L 341 

Children. 

2010 Andrew J., born May 25, 1829, died at Sacra- 

mento, Cal.j February 13, 1853. 

201 1 James, born March 2, 1836. 

2012 Martha Ann, born March 2, 1843. ^^^ mar- 

ried Captain EHas L. Hull, 1863. They 
have son Herbert L. Mrs. Hull died in 
Brooklyn, October 3, 1899. "She did many 
little deeds of kindness in a quiet way." 

2013 Betsey A., born May 15,1 834, died in infancy. 

2014 Mary E., born Jan. 2, 1 848, married Louis Per- 

rine, Brooklyn, Nov. 3, 1889. He is deceased. 

\990 Charles Earl Carpenter, son of Earl,'935 was born 
in Providence, June 22, 1824, in the frame house still 
standing on Matthewson Street, next south of the West- 
minster Congregational Church. 

Reference to his ancestry, as herein given, shows 
direct descent through William Carpenter, William Har- 
ris, John Greene, Roger Williams, and other of the early 
settlers of Rhode Island. Mr. Carpenter's education was 
of a character fitting him for college, but instead he early 
entered upon a business life with his father, who, in 1822, 
had established the ice business. In 1855 the firm name 
became Earl Carpenter & Sons, and has remained such 
to the present time.''' 

Mr. Carpenter rendered the city and state many valu- 
able services. He was a member of the City Council, 
1 857-1 878, and of the State Legislature, 1877 and 1884. 
In 1869 to 1876 he was one of the commissioners for the 
introduction of a water supply to the city, and was con- 
nected with nearly all the organized movements for the 

* The source of supply for the ice company has for many years been 
the Mashapaug Pond, originally within the bounds of the estate of Wil- 
liam Carpenter. 



34^ The Carpenter Family in America 

bettering of the conditions and morals of his fellow citi- 
zens. For over forty-nine years he was a member of the 
First Universalist Church, and for the same length of 
time superintendent of the Sabbath School, both termi- 
nating only with his decease, June 28, 1898.* 

On October 2, 1849, Mr. Carpenter was married to 
Adeline Frances, daughter of Peter Daniels Greene. She 
was born February 16, 1830, and survives her husband. 
As in the case of Mr. Carpenter, she can also clearly 
trace her family line back to the earliest and most hon- 
ored names of the colony. 

Children. 

2015 Albert Greene, born February 24, 1851, 

married, April 28, 1874, to Lucy E., daugh- 
ter of Simri and Sarah F. (Whipple) Smith. 
She was born December 28, 1854. Mr. Car- 
penter is president of the Carpenter Ice Com- 
pany. There are no children. 

2016 Abby, born April 24, 1853, died December 11, 

1856. 

2017 Emma Clark, born June 8, 1858, married, 

June 8, 1 88 1, to Sam Henry, son of Samuel 
B. and Abby (Bartlett) Bullock. He is the 
treasurer of the ice company. Their children 
are Abby^ George B., Earl Carpenter, Rich- 
mond Bartlett, and Frances. 

2018 Lucy Daniels, born December 14, 1861, un- 

married. At the death of her father she was 
unanimously chosen superintendent of the 
Sabbath School, which position her father had 
occupied for nearly fifty years. 

* The public press of Providence and vicinity made special mention of 
the decease of Charles Earl Carpenter, with a very full biographical sketch 
of his life and services. And "The Year Book " of the First Universa- 
list Church makes its number for 1899 a Carpenter Memorial. 




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Franklin of Saratoga County, N. Y. 343 

199 \ Joseph Harris Carpenter, son of Earl/^^s ^^s 
born at Providence, February 20, 1826. His wife was 
Mary Jane Parkhurst of Milford, Mass., to whom he 
was married in 1851. Mr. Carpenter died December 8, 
1854, leaving a son, . 

2019 Harris Irving, born November 8, 1853. He 

resides at Milford, Mass. Not married. 

2007 Franklin Carpenter, son of Daniel B.,'^^^ ^^^as 
born at Corinth, Saratoga County, N. Y., January 17, 
1830. For many years he has been prominently con- 
nected with the interests of the county, and has just been 
re-elected sheriff (1900). Mr. Carpenter's present wite is 
Matilda, widow of Mahlon Buckbee, to whom he was 
married in 1893. ^^ ^^^^ previously been married three 
times.* By his second wife, Amanda M. Watson, he had 

2020 Franklin Watson, born June 8, 1867. He 

is now with the United States Army in Ma- 
nila, and was secretarv to General Lawton. 
He married, November 20, 1893, Lucia Rol- 
ochan. They have daughter Marguerite. 

2008 Thomas D. Carpenter, son of Daniel B.,'^^'' was 
born July 13, 1832. His wife was Charlotte Sophia 
Jackson, born 1834. They had their residence at "Gar- 
den View," Saratoga Springs. Mr. Carpenter died No- 
vember 7, 1875. ^'^ w^^^ ^^^^ May 25, 1900. They 
had an only daughter, 

2021 Frances G., born July 28, 1854, married a 

Mr. Record. They have three sons, one of 
whom, William E., is married. 

* The first wife of Franklin Carpenter was his cousin, Mary Jane Car- 
penter. '963 She died 1866. His second wife died 1877. His third wife 
was Mrs. Charlotte Houghton, daughter of Rev. James Dayton. She 
died at Gansevoort, N. Y., 1891. 



344 The Carpenter Family in America 

2009 James Harvey Carpenter, son of Daniel B./964 
was born at Corinth, N. Y., August 26, 1826. He was a 
resident of Saratoga Springs, where he was engaged in 
the millinery business. His wife was Sarah E. Waterman 
of Pittstown, N. Y. She is now living with her daugh- 
ter at 193 Steuben Street, Brooklyn. Mr. Carpenter died 
July 13, 1888. Their daughter 

2022 Harriet Maria, married F. E. Carpenter.'°^5 

20 U James Carpenter, son of Nathan,'^^^ ^^s born 
at Utica, N. Y., March 2, 1836. He is a resident 
of Brooklyn, L. I., engaged in the real estate business. 
On April 27, 1861, he married Mary B., daughter of 
Captain Thomas Treadwell. She was born December 3, 
1842, and died August 8, 1876, and on October 22, 
1887, he married Emma H. Watterson, adopted daugh- 
ter of Mr. A. V. Bogart. She died July 24, 1894. 

Children. 

2023 Wilbur James, born June 20, 1862, died March 

II, 1883. 

2024 Irving, born Aug. 27, 1 863, died January, 1865. 

2025 Frank Edward, born January 3, 1865. He is 

a salesman, residing in Steuben Street, Brook- 
lyn. His wife was Harriet Maria Carpenter.^°^^ 
Have daughter Gladys,^°^7 bo^n Feb. 26, 1894. 

2026 JuDD Emory, born June 24, 1871. His wife 

was Maria A., daughter of Samuel and Almira 
(Shafer) de Forest of Fernandina, Fla., to whom 
he was married April 26, 1894. Mr. Carpen- 
ter is engaged with the New York Life Insur- 
ance Company, and resides in Brooklyn. He 
has furnished very much data respecting this 
branch of the family. His children are 

Kenneth de Forest, '°^^ born May 9, 1895. 
CHnton Grier,'°'9 born May 27, '1898. 




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ADDENDA. 

ERY many letters have come to me from per- 
sons who can trace back only a few generations, 
all beyond being blank. Some of the features 
given in these letters and the after correspon- 
dence are of so much interest that I will here place a 
number of them, trusting that it may be the means of a 
further identification of their ancestral lines. 

Dn Ffanklin R. Cafpenter, formerly of Deadwood, S. D., now 
of Denver, Col., is exceedingly interested in the genealogy and his- 
tory of his ancestry. For several years I have been in correspondence 
with him, and at his request have visited the locality where his forebears 
made their early homes, procuring such information as could there be found, 
and obtaining from the records at Philadelphia, Doylesitown, Pa., Tren- 
ton, Camden, and Freehold, N. J., every possible mention of the family. 

As a result of these inquiries I ascertained from the records of Christ 
Church, Philadelphia, that on February 3, 1743, John Carpenter mar- 
ried Sarah Driver, and on April 8, 1743, he purchased land at Dept- 
ford, Gloucester County, N. J., in close proximity to the farm of a John 
Driver (who appears to have been the father of Sarah). 

John Carpenter of Deptford made will May 23, 1760, which was 
proved July 28 of same year. He directs that his estate be sold and di- 
vided in three equal parts, one part to his wife Sarah and the two other 
parts to his two children. The names of the children are not mentioned, 
but later records plainly show that they were Benjamin and Samuel. An 
endorsement in the will says tifat "Sarah, widow of John Carpenter, was 
one of the people called Quakers." 

Thus far everything seemed to point that this John Carpenter was most 
certainly one of the "Philadelphia family," but careful and prolonged 
searches have convinced us that this supposition cannot be maintained. 

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34^ The Carpenter Family in America 

The family line from John of Deptford to Dr. Franklin R. of Denver 
is clear and beyond dispute, and Dr. Carpenter has now a full pedigree 
of this part of his ancestral family. But he is still pushing the earlier line, 
and in a recent letter writes me that he has located the family in Sussex, 
England, and has had the parish records of Horsham and adjoining 
parishes carefully copied, acquiring a great mass of material tending to 
show that they were closely related to the Davidson family, John Car- 
penter having married Anne, sister to Sir William Davidson, the noted 
Secretary of State to Queen Elizabeth. This Carpenter family bore 
arms, a copy of which Dr. Carpenter kindly sends me. 

We are very sorry that the searches of Dr. Carpenter are not yet com- 
plete, but feel assured that they will indeed be a revelation, showing that 
the three original families which made permanent settlement in the New 
World were closely related — having, indeed, a common ancestry in old 
England . 

MILES CARPENTER OF PHILADELPHIA. 

About 1 740 there came to Philadelphia from England a lad named 
Miles Carpenter, who had made the journey at the invitation of an 
aunt. This aunt had died before his arrival, but apparently had made 
provision for his coming, although her name or other circumstances are 
unknown. He made his home at Germantown, and in 1764 married 
and had the following children, viz. : Conrad, Benjamin, Charles, Mary, 
Margaret, and Sarah. Miles Carpenter died 1791. 

Of these six children we can trace only Conrad, who was born in 
1766. His wife was Ann Adams. To them, at Germantown, were 
born nine children, viz. : Benjamin E. , Charles, Miles N. , George W. , 
Mary, Eliza, Caroline, Albert G., and Almira. Mr. Carpenter died at 
Germantown, October, 1823. 

George Washington Carpenter, son of Conrad and Ann (Adams) 
Carpenter, was born July 31, 1802. In 1820 he entered the drug-store 
of Charles Marshall, with whom he remained until 1828, when he com- 
menced business for himself. He was very successful in his business. In 
1836 he purchased over 500 acres of land in Germantown, a portion of 
which he laid out and made of it his magnificent estate of " Phil-Ellena," 
which became one of the most noted homes of Philadelphia. He was a 
member of the Academy of Natural Sciences, an author of severaL medi- 
cal works, and a correspondent of numerous scientific societies in Europe. 
He accomplished much, though his life*was short. He died June 9, 
i860. He was twice married. His first wife was Annabella Willbank, 
whom he married in 1836. And in 1841 he married Ellen, daughter 
of Joseph Douglass, and granddaughter of Captain John Douglass of 
General Washington's staff. She died May, 1900. Their children 



Addenda 347 

were George W., John Q., Emlen, Ellen D. (now Mrs. William H. 
Bennett), Frances G., and J. Sydney. 

TIMOTHY CARPENTER OF PITTSTOWN, N. Y. 

In the year 1745 Timothy Carpenter married for his second wife 
Elizabeth, daughter of Isaac Anderson. She was born 171 8. They had 
their home at Pittstown, Rensalaer County, N. Y. He made his will 
December 4, 1787, giving his property to his son Josiah. Mrs. Eliza- 
beth Carpenter died i 802. Their children were 

Isaac, born 1746, married Jane Purdy. They had eight children, 
one of whom was Isaac, who married his cousin Hannah Carpen- 
ter, daughter of Josiah. 
Jeremiah, married Jane Shears. They had nine children. 
James, married Susannah Sutherland. They had five children. 
Silas, disappeared during the Revolutionary War. 
Josiah, born April 20, 1756. His wife was Sarah Benedict. She 
was born March 18, 1766. They were married in 1781. She 
died in 1816. They had twelve children. 
Phebe, born May 15, 1752. She married Peter Purdy, 1767, 

died 1829. 
Hannah, married Nehemiah Wallace. 

Mahah, married William Stanton. They had sons William, Benja- 
min, Carpenter, and Stanton. Benjamin Stanton was probably the 
grandfather of Edwin M. Stanton, Lincoln's Secretary of War. 
The foregoing came to me through a Carpenter reunion held in Har- 
mony, Chautauqua County, I 899, and through a further correspondence 
with Mr. Stephen Decatur Carpenter, an aged man now residing in 
Madison, Wis., he being a grandson of Josiah and Sarah (Benedict) 
Carpenter. Mr. Stephen D. Carpenter writes me that he was born in 
1 819, his father being James, the eldest son of Josiah. A daughter of 
Josiah, Phebe by name, married Gilbert Ward of Sand Lake, Rensalaer 
County, and after of Waterloo, Albany County. They had a daughter 
Harriet, born September 13, 1802, who married John Onderdonk, and 
said John Onderdonk had a son James W., who in 1880 resided at Eagle 
Harbor, Orleans County, N. Y. 

The query is, where this Timothy Carpenter belongs. None of the 
family seem to have the least item touching upon that point. 

CARPENTER DEEDS. 

In the Brooklyn Eagle of February 2, 1895, there appeared an article 
describing "An Old Curiosity Shop" at Flushing, L. I., kept by John 



34^ The Carpenter Family in America 

J, Halleran. Among the curios described was a parcel of old wills, deeds, 
etc., dating back to 1666, giving therein a tracing of the Carpenter 
family for over 500 years. This ardcle I did not see until after the death 
of Mr. Halleran in 1898. I wrote to his executors, but received no 
answer. A sale of Mr. Halleran 's gatherings was held by order of his 
executors in New York on February 6, 7, 8, and 9, 1900. Number 
639 by the catalogue was described as "History and Genealogical Ac- 
count of the Carpenter Family, with original wills and deeds on parch- 
ment, etc." I had been quite ill for a few days at the date of the sale, 
which was held in the evening. Nevertheless I went to the city early 
and received permission to look at the papers, which I found were three 
or four parchment deeds, with a will of William Carpenter of Colford, 
Gloucester County, England, dated 1650, showing a son John and 
daughter Phillipi, and other papers gave names of a William, Robert, and 
John, of Colford, Madley, Hidesfield, etc., in Gloucester, of dates 
1650— 1700. I was only allowed a few minutes to handle the papers, 
but saw that they were of much genealogical value. I was too ill to stay 
to the evening sale, but left a bid for the documents, but some one made 
a better bid and got the package. 

Since then by adverdsements and correspondence I have tried to find 
the purchaser, who, the auctioneeer says, gave the name of Carpenter, 
but all my eiForts have so far been unsuccessful. I have learned from one 
who saw the papers several years ago at Mr. Halleran's place that Mr. 
Halleran found the package in an old secretary or other furniture which 
he had bought at auction. 



HENRY OF FLUSHING, L. I. 

"For forty -five years Flushing village, L. I., paid to Henry Carpen- 
ter ^50 a year for attending to the town clock. Now the people look 
with astonishment at the clock with its hands stationary. Carpenter re- 
fuses to wind it up again and no one seems to care for the job. The city 
has not paid the caretaker's last year's bill, and he is tired waiting and 
says the city must come to terms with him or he will never wind the old 
clock again." (Vide New York Tribune, May 10, 1899.) 

The Henry Carpenter above referred to has kept a jewelry and clock 
store in Flushing for nearly half a century. He has told me that he was 
born at "Banbury Cross," England, and that for five or six generations 
his family has resided in Buckinghamshire and Oxford. He came to 
America in his boyhood. He is married and has a family. 

Mendon is made of the above lest he should be confounded with the 
earlier names. 



Addenda 349 

I received an invitation to the eleventh annual reunion of the "Car- 
penter Family Association of America" held on September 4, 1899, at 
Cleveland, Ohio, R. Almeron Carpenter of Strongsville, Ohio, Presi- 
dent, and B. W. Browne of Cleveland, Secretary. I have written sev- 
eral times, endeavoring to ascertain what families the Association repre- 
sents, but with no definite result. 



A JAMAICA (B. W. I.) FAMILY. 

*^ Thomas Carpenter and his mother went from Virginia to the 
Island of Jamaica at the beginning of the American Revolution. He was 
born 1749. His wife was Ann Lovabond, whose mother was said to be 
the daughter of the Earl of Stair, but marrying against her father's wishes 
was disowned, on which Mr. and Mrs. Lovabond came to Jamaica, 
where their daughter was born. They had several sons and daughters. 
One daughter, Hajinah Moore Carpenter, born 1780, married 1799 
Robert Smith of Scotland, born 1773, came to Jamaica 1795. Another 
daughter, Rachel, died in Scotland unmarried. Another daughter, Sarah, 
married a McLean and then William Tarrant. Mercy Ann married Rob- 
ert Clark and then George Glendenning. She died in Edinburgh in 
1843. Eleanor Jane, born 1785, died 1873. 

"Ann (Lovabond) Carpenter died in 1786, aged 34. Thomas Car- 
penter died February 8, 1801. Their son Frederick died 1806, and his 
widow 1 8 1 1 . And Samuel William Carpenter, who was probably a son 
of Thomas, died 1818, aged 37, as per the records of the Parish 
Churches of Kingston and St. Andrew's." 

The foregoing memorandum is from Mrs. Ross Livingston of Kingston, 
furnished by her mother, Mrs. Frank Harris, who was a granddaughter 
of Hannah Moore Carpenter and Robert Smith. 



COMPILER OF THE LLOYD AND CARPENTER LINEAGE. 

Charles Perrin Smith was born in Philadelphia, Pa., January 3, 
1 8 19; removed to Salem, N. J., at an early age, and was a resident 
of Trenton, N. J., from 1857 to the time of his death, 1883. On 
his father's side he was descended from Dr. George Smyth, who pa- 
tented land in Virginia 1663, and his wife Elizabeth Robinson. His 
descent on his mother's side was from Governor Thomas Lloyd, first 
deputy-governor of the Province of Pennsylvania, and from Samuel Car- 
penter, treasurer of the Province of Pennsylvania. In i 843 he married 
Hester A. Driver, daughter of Colonel Matthew Driver and granddaugh- 
ter of Colonel Matthew Driver of Maryland, a man who held many im- 



2S^ The Carpenter Family in America 

portant positions in his state, judge of the court, and member of the state 
convention in 1788 to ratify United States Constitution. On her mater- 
nal side she was descended from Captain Philip Alford of the British 
Army, who came to Philadelphia from Barbadoes, 1684. 

Charles Perrin Smith for a considerable period of his life was con- 
nected with the editorial profession ; served three years as state senator ; 
was appointed by Governor Newell in 1857 clerk of the New Jersey 
Supreme Court, reappointed by Governor Olden in 1862, and a third 
time reappointed by Governor Ward in 1867 upon the unanimous re- 
commendation of the judiciary, bar, and Union press of the state, for 
terms of five years each. He was chairman of the Union state execu- 
tive committee during the war for the Union until within a short time of 
his death. Mr. Smith's editorial training wedded him to the pen, and in 
his leisure hours he gladly turned to literature. Besides contributing to 
the press, he achieved literary reputation in Great Britain. He was 
elected a member of the distinguished Historical Society of Wales, corre- 
sponding member of the New England Historical and Genealogical Society 
of Boston, and honorary member of the Historical Society of Pennsylvania. 

Mr. Smith died January 27, 1883, after an active and honorable life. 
His only surviving child is Elizabeth Alford Smith, residing in Trenton, 
N.J. 

AMOS BUGBEE CARPENTER. 

The subject of this sketch was born at West Waterford, Vt., May 
25, I 81 8, and is still living on the same farm where his birth occurred. 
He is a man of unusual activity, seemingly nearer three score years of age 
than the real date of birth indicates. 

When about 21 years of age Mr. Carpenter became so interested in 
the ancestral history of his family that he determined to ascertain their 
beginnings in this country. For several years he made journeys to every 
known Carpenter locality, and obtained results without which no history 
of the family can be complete. His more than half a century's gatherings 
contained in that marvelous work *' The Carpenter Memorial " will ever be 
a monument to his untiring and faithful labor, for no man, living or dead, 
has done so much for the perpetuation of the history of the Carpenter 
family as has Amos B* Carpenter* 

While his work relates to the '♦ Rehoboth Family," yet our "Provi- 
dence Family ' ' owes the inception of its history to the data which he first 
unearthed. The writer's correspondence with him dates back nearly 
twenty-five years. The value of the information furnished by him is be- 
yond the present telling, and the cheerfulness with which it was given will 
always be one of the pleasantest memories of my life. 



Addenda 351 



ENGLISH PEDIGREE. 

While there is no possible doubt as to the English origin of our Ameri- 
can families, yet there is certainly a lack of recorded evidence regarding 
the direct line through which we come. Each of our three families has 
undisputed proof of at least one generation on English soil previous to 
the emigration to America ; beyond that there is a hiatus of more than a 
century which can only be filled by conjecture. What is needed to give 
a satisfactory solution relating to our English forebears is a thorough, sys- 
tematic, and persistent research among the Parish registers of Hereford, 
Gloucester, and Somerset. This, for want of means and time, has never 
been done. We have more or less acquaintance with the titled names, 
but nothing regarding the younger members, whose history only the quaint 
entries of the Parish register in its baptisms, marriages, and burials can 
reveal. 

While in England in 1896—97 I of course was anxious to ascertain 
all I could regarding Richard Carpenter, the progenitor of our Provi- 
dence family, I spent much time among the old records at Somerset 
House, the library of the British Museum, the old Watford Church, and 
at Amesbury, Bristol, Wrington, and other places. I made numerous ex- 
tracts from old wills, deeds, and other antiquarian sources, surprised on 
every hand at the voluminous records relating to the Carpenter name. 
What I found concerning Richard Carpenter convinces me that he was a 
dissendng clergyman who, in 1635, was compelled by the ruling of the 
"Star Chamber" against such preachers to flee the country or suffer im- 
prisonment. He sought refuge in France, where he remained for five 
years, returning to England in 1640. 

In 1 61 6 he was rector at Sherwell, in which year several of his ser- 
mons were published. After his return from France he was vicar of 
Poling, a parish in Sussex, near Brighton, and in 1652 mention is made 
of his preaching against Popery before vast audiences in the church at 
Newport Pagnalls.* /;; idjo he was living at Amesbury. 

In the library of the British Museum I found a dozen or more of his 
publications. One of these volumes has his portrait as frontispiece. It is 
finely engraved, and shows a scholarly appearing man of about 60 years 
of age, dressed in the style of Oliver Cromwell's dav, with long flowing 

* Newport Pagnalls is an ancient town on the banks of the Ouse. It 
was formerly famous for its lace trade. In its immediate vicinity, at Olney, 
Cowper, the poet, lived many years. Rev. Richard Carpenter of East 
Grinsted, Wiltshire, on January 16, l6|-|-, was married to Grace Pag- 
nall. 



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ringlets covered by a velvet cap on the crow^n of his head. I looked over 
each of these volumes carefully in order to get further information regard- 
ing his personality, but not a single item appears to tell more of him. His 
best work was published in 1642, and is entitled " Experience, History, 
and Divinity." He was born about 1580, and was deceased before De- 
cember 14, 1 67 1, as is seen by the deed of William Carpenter of Provi- 
dence to his sister " fFrittisweed Vincent" of Amesbury, England. (See 
page 9.) 

As early as 1303, in the reign of Edward I, there were members of 
Parliament from Cornwall and Devonshire bearing the name of Carpen- 
ter. About 1377, during the reign of Edward III, was born John Car- 
penter, conspicuous as town clerk of London, executor of Lord Mayor 
Whittingham, and better remembered by his generous bequests for the 
establishing of a free school in London for poor boys. His father was 
Richard and his mother Christina Carpenter. He died in 1442, and as 
he had no children of his own he bequeathed much of his estate to his 
two brothers John and Robert. In 1884 I received from the secretary of 
the **City of London School" two copies of Brewer's "Life of John 
Carpenter." One of these copies I deposited in the Astor Library, a 
perusal of which cannot but greatly interest the antiquarian reader. I 
visited this school in December, 1896. It is situated on the corner of 
"John Carpenter street," facing the Thames embankment, and is an en- 
during monument to the generosity of its benevolent founder, John Car- 
penter. I saw the statue as described in Brewer's work, and was much 
pleased with the liberal equipment of the school's various departments 
and to learn of its excellent educational reputation. 

In the library of the British Museum I found a "Life of Lord George 
Carpenter," published in 1736, just five years after his death. It gives a 
verv clear account of his ancestry, and states that " he was born at Ocle 
Pychard on February 10, 1657. He was son of Mr. Warncob Car- 
penter, who was the sixth son of Thomas Carpenter, Esq., of the 
Holm,* in the parish of Dilwyn, Herefordshire, where the family have 
been possessed of considerable estate for over 400 years, "-j- 

This statement, written when the facts regarding the pedigree of Lord 
George were well known, leaves no doubt as to his Herefordshire origin, 
and in the official obituary notice of the last member of the family I find 
this additional statement: "On January 26, 1853, there died at Kiplin 
in Yorkshire the Right Hon. John Delaval Carpenter, aged 63 years, 
fourth earl of Tyrconnell and Viscount Carpenter and sixth baron of 



* " Holm " is a Saxon word signifying "a woody situation." 
■{■So they were "seated" there as early as 1330. 



Addenda 3 S3 

Killaghy. The earl was the last member of his family, which was first 
raised to distinction at the beginning of the last century by Lord George 
Carpenter. . . . The family had for many generations been seated in Here- 
fordshire, and were descended from John Carpenter, town clerk of London 
and Member of Parliament for the city in I4j6.^^ 

The earliest recorded member of this Herefordshire family was William 
Carpenter, who died at the Holm in i 5 20, aged 80 years, from which 
date the pedigree of Lord George Carpenter, through eight descents, is 
very clearly traced. The property continued in the Carpenter family un- 
til 1787, when it passed to the Deverux and Peploe family.* In 1873 
it was the residence of Lady Frances Vernon Harcourt, who was a daugh- 
ter of John Lothrop Motley, the distinguished American historian. 

As it is claimed that our three American families are descended from 
the Herefordshire family through John Carpenter, the brother of the town 
clerk of London, it will be well to make note of such proof as we have 
in confirmation of such claim. The "Arms'" of Lord George Carpen- 
ter, as described in the published account of his life, were Pally of six, 
argent and gules on a chevron, azure, three cross crosslets, or. Crest, on 
a wreath a globe in a frame all or. Supporters, two horses, party-per- 
fess, embattled argent and gules. Motto, " Per Jctua Belli^'' ("Through 
the Asperities of War"). 

These Arms were granted to Lord George in 1 7 1 9, or more than 
eighty years after the settlement in America, but investigations prove that 
these same Arms, less the Supporters and Motto, were used by the Here- 
fordshire family and were emblazoned in a glass window of the college 
and church at Westbury on Trim as early as 1443, having been placed 
there permanently by Bishop John Carpenter of Worcester, who was a 
native of Westbury and a great benefactor of the college, having rebuilt and 
refounded it. He died in 1476 and was buried in the church, where a 
plain altar monument was erected to his memory. This church is now 
the Holy Trinity of Bristol, and is described in Willi's Survey of Cathe- 
drals, published in 1742. And in Atkyns and Rudder's History of 
Gloucester there is a very interesting sketch o^ Bishop Carpenter, who no 
doubt was the "Master John Carpenter" mentioned in the will of the 
town clerk. 

On March 4, 1663 (twenty-five years after the settlement in America), 
there was granted to Lieutenant William Carpenter of Cobham in Surrey 
a coat-of-arms, which is described as follows : Arms, a greyhound pas- 
sant and chief, argent and sable. Crest, a greyhound head erased per- 
fess, sable and argent. Motto, '* Celeritas, Virtus, Fidelitas^^ ("Speed, 
Courage, Fidelity"). 

*Vide Robinson's "Mansions and Manors of Herefordshire." 
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354 The Carpenter Family in America 

As will readily be seen, this grant was **a new creation," differing 
entirely from the arms of Lord George and indeed like no other grant 
upon record. It is believed that Lieutenant William Carpenter was 
"King's Messenger" to Charles II, and for some eminent service was 
rewarded with the title of "Lord Cobham." That he was a member 
of the Herefordshire family seems most probable. 

At the "Visitations*" of the College of Arms in 1623 and 1634 it is 
shown that there was a number of Carpenter families in Gloucester, 
Hereford, Somerset, and Surrey, who made proof of their pedigrees by 
presenting the arms which were emblazoned in the windows of the 
church at Westbury on Trim.f Rudder and Atkyns, the historians of 
Gloucester, describe several mural monuments to persons bearing the Car- 
penter name on which are engraven these identical arms. And as I was 
looking through the old church at Watford, just at my feet, in the aisle, I 
saw the letters "T E R." I removed the matting and several seats in 
the choir, and there found this inscription on a large stone in the pave- 
ment : "Here lieth the body of Thomas Carpenter, Gent, son of Wil- 
liam Carpenter of Colford in the County of Gloucester, who took to wife 
Elizabeth daughter of John Major of Blamford in the County of Dorset. 
He had by her five sons and three daughters. John and Mary lie buried 
near this place. He departed January 10, 1677. Elizabeth his wife 
June 14, 1699. Arms, Pally of six, argent and gules on a chevron, 
azure, three cross crosslets, argent, or. A lion rampant, azure." 

Captain James Carpenter (No. 162) of Newport, R. I., was born 
1767 and died 1808. On one of his voyages to London he had search 
made of his pedigree and brought back with him a panel on which was 
emblazoned the Carpenter coat-of-arms. This panel is now in the pos- 
session of the family of the late Rev. James H. Carpenter of Wakefield, R. I. 
The escutcheon or shield is identically the same as described in the arms of 
Lord George Carpenter, of that on the tombstone of Thomas Carpenter 
at Watford, and on others at Bristol, Colford, Hidefield, Madley, etc., 
in Gloucester and Hereford (memoranda of which I havet). 

With Mr. Amos B. Carpenter of West Waterford, Vt., I visited the 
old Rehoboth burial-ground, at what is now East Providence, R. I., and 
there saw and made copy of the tombstone of Daniel Carpenter, who 
was born in 1695 and died in 1763. On this tombstone is a beautifully 



*In reality a "census." 

f These Arms are often called the Worcester Arms. 
\ My data regarding these matters are too voluminous to entertain men- 
tioning more than here stated. 



Addenda 355 

cut coat-of-arms, an exact representation of the arms granted to Lieu- 
tenant William Carpenter of Cobham in 1663. And its reproduction in 
this ancient burial-place of the Rehoboth Carpenter family I deem good 
substantial evidence that there was a tie of kinship between the families. 

"Vermont's Heraldic Genealogy" has the following: *' Samuel Car- 
penter, of the Carpenter family of Sussex and Surrey, England, came to 
Philadelphia in 1683. He was a member of the Provisional Council 
from 1687 until his death in 17 14, and Treasurer of Pennsylvania 
1685— 171 I. He was named by William Penn in his will as the trustee 
of his property in America. It is proved that he came from Horsham in 
Sussex. One of his great-grandsons settled in the Island of Jamaica, West 
Indies, and brought back from England a certified copy of the family 
arms procured from the London College of Arms." These arms were 
identically the same as those granted to Lord Cobham and were used by 
the early descendants of Samuel Carpenter. 

Mr. James Edward Carpenter of Philadelphia in 1887 had a search 
made at the College of Arms for all entries to the name of Carpenter, and 
received from Albert W. Woods, Garter of the College, the following re- 
port : 

Thomas Carpenter of Gloucester married Anne, daughter of Thomas 
Monoux, and in 1614 had issue, Richard, Anne, and Margaret. Visita- 
tion of Essex, 1 614. 

Edward Carpenter of Finhead Court in Wiltshire, son of John Carpen- 
ter of Allcanning, Wilts, entered his pedigree at the visitation of that 
county, 1623. He had six sons and three daughters. No arms or crests 
entered. Six descents. 

Joshua Carpenter of London, 1634, son of William of Godalming, 
Surrey County, and grandson of William of the County of Hereford, 
with arms given from a glass window. Not proved. Four descents. 
Visitation of London, 1634. 

Robert Carpenter, clerk of the papers of the Poultry Counter, entered 
his pedigree with arms and crest. He was grandson of John Carpenter of 
Rye, County of Sussex. Six descents. Visitation of London, 1634. 

William Carpenter, alderman of Portsoken Ward, London, entered 
his pedigree with arms and crest, which were respited for proof. He 
was grandson of Roger Carpenter of Pembridge, Herefordshire. Four 
descents. Visitation of London, 1634. 

Thomas Carpenter of Holme, Dilwyn in Herefordshire, recorded his 
pedigree and produced arms, but no crest, which were respited for 
proofs. Four descents. Visitation of Hereford, 1634. 



35^ The Carpenter Family in America 

William Carpenter of St. Briavall, Gloucester, entered his pedigree 
with arms in 1682. He was born 1654, and his father died 1680, aged 
55 years. Nine descents. Visitation of Gloucester, 1683. 

Thomas Carpenter of the Court, Tillington, Herefordshire, aged 43 
in 1683, entered his pedigree with arms and crest which were not al- 
lowed. Four descents. Visitation of Herefordshire, 1683. 

Arms and crest were granted in 1634 to Carpenter of Fetter 

Lane, clerk of the Paper House. 

Arms and crest were granted to William Carpenter of Cobham, Sur- 
rey County, March 4, 1663. 

The Carpenter pedigree recorded in 1 83 I for the then Earl of Tyr- 
connel, commencing with Thomas Carpenter of Homme, Herefordshire, 
who died, aged 90, circa 1654. Seven descents. 

Arms of Bishop Carpenter. No colors marked. 

Arms of Richard Carpenter of Coleford, in the parish of Newland, 
Gloucester County. 

In 1808 arms were granted to John Phillips Carpenter of Mount 
Tavy, Devonshire, with quarterings for Pomeroy and Phillips. He was 
son of John Carpenter of Tavyton, who died in 1797, aged 67 years. 

In 1 849 arms and crest were granted to Colonel David Carpenter, 
only surviving son of Thomas Carpenter, late of Bredport, Dorset, and 
grandson of Rev. William Carpenter. 

In 1864 allowance by grant of arms to John Carpenter, quarterly with 
those of Garnier on his taking the surname and arms of Garnier. 

Arms were granted to Gabriel Carpenter of London, descended out of 
Kent. (No date.) 

While well aware that the evidence adduced in the foregoing presenta- 
tion does not solve the problem of our direct relationship, yet none can 
doubt its value in showing the possibility — nay, even the probability — 
that proof can be ascertained fixing the exact status of each of our three 
American families with the Herefordshire family. And indeed I had 
hoped before the closing of this chapter to have had such additional evi- 
dence as to positively assert the fact ; but, after all, the verdict stands, 
"Not Proven." 



"An old man was seated upon a monument busily 
employed in deepening with his chisel the letters of the 
inscription. Motives of the most sincere devotion in- 
duced him to dedicate years to perform this tribute to 
the memory of the deceased, he considering himself as 
fulfilling a sacred duty while renewing to the eyes of 
posterity the decaying emblems of their forefathers." 

Vide Sir Walter Scott's 
' ' Stroll in a Deserted Burial- Ground. 




SUBSCRIBERS. 

Oliver P. Carpenter, Kingston, Ulster County, N. Y. i copy 

Stephen S. Haight, 2085 Daly Avenue, West Farms, N. Y. i copy 

A. J. Bennett, Virginia City, Mont. i copy 

Herbert S. Carpenter, 1 1 17 West 17th Street, Kansas City. 3 copies 

Frederick Haviland, Barclay Street, N. Y. i copy 

W, M. Carpenter, 275 South Clinton Street, Chicago. i copy 

Judd E. Carpenter, New York Life Insurance Co., New York. i copy 

Cornelia King Ferris, Garden City, L. I. i copy 

Will C. Clark, Ludlow, Ky. I copy 

Henry T. Scudder, 21 East 2 2d Street, New York. i copy 

Theo. L. Frothingham, 32 Liberty Street, New York. i copy 

William L. Carpenter, Detroit, Mich, i copy 

Lewis G. Carpenter, Fort Collins, Col. i copy 

Professor Carpenter, Cornell University, N. Y. I copy 

E. Z. Carpenter, Schenectady, N. Y. i copy 

Frank L. Carpenter, Grand Rapids, N. Y. i copy 

Henry W. Eastman, Roslyn, N. Y. i copy 

Frank B. Hicks, Pontiac, 111. i copy 

George A. Mosher, 353 Delaware Avenue, Syracuse, N. Y. i copy 

Nehemiah Carpenter Ryder, 500 W. Genesee Street, Syracuse, I copy 

Frank Ryder, 500 W. Genesee Street, Syracuse, N. Y. I copy 

Harriet Ryder Paris, 500 W. Genesee Street, Syracuse, N. Y. i copy 

Charles Whitney Carpenter, 526 West End Avenue, New York, i copy 

Francis H. Richards, Hartford, Conn. i copy 

Dr. Franklin R. Carpenter, Denver, Col. 2 copies 

Charles Deering, 16 Fullerton Avenue, Chicago. i copy 

George W. Kirkman, 528 North State Street, Chicago. 2 copies 



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Mrs. Mary B. Woodruff, Black Rock, Conn. i copy 

Mrs. John C. Cattus, 308 West 71st Street, New York. i copy 

Dr. William Austin Macy, Willard, N. Y. 5 copies 

Josiah H. Macy, Boonton, N. J. 3 copies 

R. W. Underhill, Boonton, N. J. i copy 

R. Bayard Carpenter. 20 copies 

William T. Coleman Carpenter. 5 copies 

Dr. Walton Jay Carpenter, Katonah, N. Y. i copy 

Francis M. Carpenter, Mount Kisco, N. Y. I copy 

Mary E. Smith, 45 West 76th Street, New York. 1 copy 

William Henry Carpenter, 5 i Liberty Street, New York. i copy 

Miss Adelia A. Carpenter, 45 Dominick Street, New York. 2 copies 

Mrs. Emelyn P. Carpenter, 216 W. 134th Street, New York. I copy 

Franklin T. Carpenter, 787 Park avenue. New York. i copy 

Miss Mary Lydia Carpenter, Port Chester, N. Y. I copy 

Mrs. Mary E. Carpenter, Monticello, Iowa. 1 copy 

Charles W. Carpenter, 504 Grand Street, New York. i copy 

William Allen Carpenter, 9 Lemon Street, New York. 4 copies 

Benjamin D, Hicks, Old Westbury, L. I. i copy 

Howard I. Carpenter, 402 West 23d Street, New York. i copy 

Mary E. Titus, Scarborough, N. Y. 1 copy 

Mrs. Merritt Gaily, 1002 Bergen Street, Brooklyn. i copy 

Mrs. Allen C. Youmans, 8 Church Street, Sing Sing, N. Y. i copy 

Elizabeth Cocks, Yorktown Heights, N. Y. i copy 
Robert P. Carpenter, 38 Locust Avenue, New Rochelle, N. Y. 1 copy 

Josephine E. Carpenter, 54 East 57th Street, New York. i copy 

Mrs. Edwin L. Adams, "The Ludlow," Boston. i copy 

George W. Carpenter, Port Chester, N. Y. i copy 

Walter W. Carpenter, 25 W. Kinney Street, Newark, N. J. i copy 

Miss Martha D. Carpenter, Sea Cliff, L. L i copy 

Miss Lucy D. Carpenter, 26 Pitman Street, Providence, R. L i copy 
Mrs. Sarah C. Anthony, 1 1 3 Courtlandt Street, Providence, R. I. i copy 

Amos B. Carpenter, West Waterford, Vermont. Honorary 

George Carpenter, Tarrytown, N. Y. Honorary 

Washington S. Carpenter, Estilene, S. D. Honorary 

George W. Cocks, Glen Cove, L. I. Honorary 



CARPENTER INDEX. 



(Figures denote page-numbers. ) 



Aaron, 145, 156, 165, 197, 210, 223, 238, 264, 

273. 274« 302 
Abby, Abigail, 55, 77, 85, 95, 112, 113, 115, 116, 
117, 128, 129, 132, 135, 157, 160, 162, 171, 19s, 
198, 204, 205, 209, 241, 542, 271, 294, 333, 336, 

342 
Abel, 77, 116, 117 
Abraham, 90, 108, 12S, 129, 149, 170, 184, 186, 

189, 247, 257, 265, 299, 303 
Ada, 129, 264, 267, 308 
Adaline, 180, 209, 294, 342 
Adam, 98, 332 
Addie, 240, 299 
Adelaide, 274 
Adelbert, 163 
Adelia, 168, 207, 273 
Agatha, 221 
Agnes, 208, 212 

Albert, 194, 196, 212, 270, 271, 284, 337, 342 
Alche, 237 

Alexander, 125, 179, 255 
Alfred, 187, 199, 262 
Alice, 210, 223, 236, 264, 270, 284, 285, 287, 298, 

303, 3". 331 
Alida, 240, 254 
Allen, ig8, 275 
Alonzo, 167, 223, 336 
Alpha, 336 
Alpheus, 205, 282 
Alsop, 133, 193 
Alva, 229 

Amanda, 182, 245, 340, 343 
Ame, Amie, Amy, Amey, 104, 105, 106, 107, 

123, 126, 149, 150, 155, 183, 189, 194, 216, 222, 

226, 264, 291, 327, 330, 332, 335, 336 
Amelia, 131, 169, 189, 237, 241, 265, 268 
Amos, 331, 333 

Ana, Ann, Anne, on nearly every page 
Andrew, 66, 94, 95, 100, loi, 121, 139, 144, 200, 

202, 207, 208, 247, 264, 267, 277, 307, 341 
Anthea, 265 
Anthony, 324 

Archealus, 76, 106, no, 154, 155, 220, 222 
Artemas, 143, 205 
Arthur, 200, 298, 300 
Asa, 77, 112, 127, 142, 158, 185, 231 
Augusta, 234, 252, 283 
Augustus, 162, 210, 267 
"Aunt," 98 
Avis, 98, 99 
Azariah, 260, 306 
Azil, 336 

Bailey, 161, 233, 307 

Barbara, 328, 329 

Benedict, 50, 76, 77, 112, 159, 160, 164, 231, 236 



Benjamin, 30, 43, 49, 50, 53, 54, 55, 56, 57, 58 
61, 73, 74, 76, 79, 80, 81, 83, 84, 86, 87, 88, 89 
94, 95, 105, 106, no, 118, 122, 123, 124, 125 
127, 128, 129, 132, 149, 151, 154, 155, 157, 159 
i73> I77> I79> 183, 201, 209, 219, 221, 223, 224 
230, 246, 247, 254, 287, 299, 311, 326, 327, 328 

^ 329. 330. 331, 332, 334. 335 

Bertha, 236, 309 

Bessie, 299 

Bethany, 108, 152 

Bethiah, 195 

Bethuel, 59, 60, 79 

Betsey, 116, 118, 136, 163, 170, 179, 330, 333, 

341- 
Beyzuilla, 79 
Birdsall, 154, 220 
Blanche, 232 
Bridget, 125, 179 
Burr, 231 

Caleb, 74, 75, 84, 103, 105, 106, 123, 130, 131, 
147, 148, 150, 170, 184, 189, 217, 242, 258, 265, 
307. 328, 330, 334 

Calvin, 186, 262 

"Captain," 119, 172 

Carman, 168 

Caroline, Carrie, 108, 161, 180, 189, 203, 205, 
207, 227, 230, 231, 238, 240, 254, 261, 262, 266, 
269, 273, 279, 280, 283, 288, 290, 284, 289, 293, 
295, 302, 303, 307 

Catharine, 112, 154, 163, 170, 183, 184, 186, 187, 
194, 195, 202, 204, 208, 211, 219, 221, 222, 223, 
224, 230, 240, 258, 307 

Cecelia, 181, 239, 250 

Charity, 90, 92, no, in, 113, 118, 131, 142, 155, 
157, 214, 221, 256 

Charles, 100, 135, 136, 143, 144, 157, 159, 160, 
163, 164, 177, 181, 182, 187, 194, 195, 199, 200, 
202, 206, 207, 208, 209, 219, 222, 231, 235, 238, 
245) 253, 254, 256, 258, 259, 262, 265, 266, 270, 
271, 277, 278, 286, 288, 289, 290, 296, 299, 302, 
3°3. 304. 305. 306, 308. 309. 333. 336, 337. 34i 

Charlotte, 143, 203, 206, 214, 222, 274, 307, 334, 

^343 

Chauncey, 276 

Chester, 305 

Clara, 264, 268, 292, 305 

Clarence, 270 

Clarissa, 162, 163 

Clark, 152, 219, 331, 339 

Clifford, 291, 293 

Clinton, 344 

Coleman, 291, 310 

Coles, 82, 83, 109, 119, 120, 121, 122, 151, 153, 
154, 173, 177, 218, 220, 241, 243, 245, 249, 250, 
295, 296, 302 



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Cora, 2IO, 308 

Cordelia, 260 

Cornelia, 104, 148, 161, 212, 267 

Cornelius, 162 

Cynthia, 179, 241 

Daisey, 300 

Daniel, 77, 90, 104, 112, 113, 117, 125, 148, 158, 

159, 162, 179, 185, 187, 188, 191, 212-15-19-22 

-24-20-47-61-62-64-66-97, 329, 333, 335, 340 
"Daughter," 43, 75, 118, 125, 137, 215-34-90 
David, 71, 114, 116, 139, 142, 158, 163, 166, 168, 

170, 22S--26-35--58--59--64-71--88--93, 303, 

30s 
Deborah, 80, 81, 82, 83, 86, 94, 122, 158, 165, 

166, 170, 171, 184, 201-04-37-39-58-59-73-75 

-82 
Delia, 194, 219-30, 336 
Deliverance, 332, 333 
Delos, 229 
Dennison, 269 
Derinda, 242-93 
De Witt, 208, 238, 284 
Dinah, 74, 93, 104, 103, 118, 131 
Dolly, 207 

Dorcas, 138, 143, 165 
Dorothy, 112, 141, 142, 144, 145, 202 

Earl, 333, 337 
Edgar, 219 

Edith, 135, 136, 208, 236, 270, 301, 309, 312 
Edmond, 185, 187, 236, 260, 261, 271 
Edna, 116 

Edward, 169, 184, 199, 203, 205, 226, 228, 260, 
262, 264, 265, 269, 277, 282, 291, 295, 302, 

307. 309 
Edwin, 204, 261, 277, 294, 336 
Eleanor, 220, 222, 239, 243, 265, 335 
Elias, 216-58 
Elijah, 115, 254 

Elisha, 72, 115, 164, 214, 307, 329, 331, 333 
Eliza, 129, 183, 185, 187, 189, 211, 234, 248, 257, 

258, 260, 264, 267, 274, 276, 278, 284, 300, 303, 

336 
Elizabeth, on nearly every page 
Ella, 221, 230, 236, 259, 265, 266, 304, 305, 313 
Ellen, 288, 299 
Elnathan, 144, 202, 278, 30S 
Elsie, 199, 285, 313 
Elwood, 265, 304, 307 
Emelyn, 270 
Emily, Emiline, 161, igi, 204, 210, 239, 256, 258, 

274, 263, 279, 276, 277, 283, 285, 302 
Emma, 166, 218, 236, 240, 257, 259, 260, 270, 283, 

284, 286, 289, 300, 303, 342, 344 
Emory, 150, 216, 217 
Enoch, 116, 163, 166, 235, 238 
Ephraim, 30, 36, 42, 45, 50, 76, 106, 314, 316, 

324 

Erastus, 261 

Ernest, 283, 205, 296 

Ernestine, 301 

Esick, 187 

Estelle, 283 

Esther, 97, 98, 99, 102, no, 113, 114, 117, 118, 
136, 137, 145, 151, 155, 161, 164, 165, 167, 186, 
188, 196, 203, 211, 227, 236, 257, 312 

Ethan, 187, 259, 262, 305 

Ethel, 280, 293, 319 



Etta, 299 
Eugene, 300 
Eva, 240, 293, 306 
Evelyn, 284 
Ezekiel, 156, 334 
Ezit, 275 

Ezra, 102, 116, 159, 167, 186, 215, 228, 229, 258, 
259, 261 

Fannie, Fanny, 92, 131, 161, 177, 185, 189, 192, 

233. 251, 259. 292, 305, 308 
Ferris, 158, 227 
Flora, 305 

Florence, 280, 283, 296, 302, 303 
Fowler, 149, 215, 262 

Frances, 223, 232, 233, 238, 250, 267, 286, 294 
Francis, 66, 97, 98, 99, 137, 206, 260, 283, 306, 

343 
Frank, 221, 265, 275, 304, 305, 339, 344 
Franklin, 205, 240, 282, 340, 343 
Frederick, 210, 260, 278, 282, 283, 285, 287, 293, 

298, 301, 304, 305, 306, 311 
Freelove, 68, 115, 116, 122, 128, 144, 149, 178, 

184, 185, 207, 225, 332 
Frost, 132, 192, 267 

Gabriel, 84, 98, 122, 123 

George, 76, 106, 107, 157, 166, 182, 202, 205, 
210, 213, 216, 210, 220, 224, 238. 239, 248, 250, 
254, 263, 265, 273, 274, 275, 278, 284, 286, 288, 
289, 293, 301, 304, 306, 308, 309, 310, 313, 331 

Gertrude, 267, .285 

Gilbert, 90, 130, 131, 148, 182, igo, 214, 262 

Gladys, 344 

Glorianna, 173 

Grace, 231, 276, 284, 295, 298, 310, 312 

Greene, 335, 339 

Guthrie, 309 

Halstead, 296 

Hannah, on nearly ez>ery page 

Harold, 287 

Harriet, 162, 180, 194, 200, 201, 216, 231, 255, 

264, 265, 271, 276, 277, 284, 286, 303, 344 
Harris, 331, 343 
Harvey, 163, 219 
Hattie, 252, 256, 265, 269, 307 
Haydock, 165, 238 
Hazel, 290 

Helen, 167, 212, 238, 256, 311, 339 
Henry, 95, 124, 128, 129, 132, 134, 139, 143, 148, 

149, 180, 183, 188, 191, 193, 194, 202, 204, 211, 

215, 217, 237, 256, 257, 261, 274, 287, 264, 300, 

302, 308, 336 
Herbert, 230, 261, 280, 305, 306 
Hester, 217, 218, 297 
Hiram, 152 
Horace, 185, 259 
Howard, 238, 283, 284, 295, 300, 303, 312 

Ida, 265, 304, 340 

Idelette, 298, 311 

Ira, 159, 229, 257 

Irene, 261 

Irving, 344 

Isaac, 60, 68, 90, 92, 93, 100, loi, 102, 120, 125, 
129, 130, 131, 137, 143, 144, 145, 147, 150, 163, 
167, 168, 179, 186, t88, 190, 203, 205, 207, 211, 
214, 223, 255, 266, 278, 283, 304, 334, 336 

Israel, 117, 169, 324 



Carpenter Index 



3^3 



Jackson, 191, 266 

Jacob, 60, 79, 85, 90, 91, 92, lis, ii7~i8, 120, 

124, 129, 130, 132, 142, 144, 148, 149, 150, 170, 

179, 186-87, 189-90, 192, 202, 209, 216-17, 225, 

240—41, 250, 267, 278, 288, 324 
James, on 7icarly every page 
Jane, 92, 100, no, 113, 123, 125, 128, 149, 156, 

167, 170, 177, 179-80, 189, 200, 204-7, 209-10, 

2i6, 224, 237, 240, 249, 263-64, 267, 279-80, 

306 
Jarias, 80, 333 
Jasper, 162, 234 
Jemima, 225, 333 
Jennette, 231-32, 290 
Jennie, 214, 236, 239, 253, 256, 261, 271, 283, 

288, 290 
Jerusha, 222 
Jesse, 90, 114, 130-31, 163, 1S4, 190-gi, 245, 259, 

263, 271, 295, 304, 307 
Jessie, 296, 298, 301, 303, 309, 311 
Job, 71, 76, 116, 158, 167, 228, 333, 337 
John, on nearly every page 
Jonathan, 77, 114, 164-65, 224, 236, 328-29, 330, 

^ 334 

Jordan, 173 

Joseph, on nearly ez'ery page 

Josephine, 169, 205, 207, 217, 257, 274, 286, 300, 

, 339 

Joshua, 120, 130, 189, 264 

Josiah, 102, III, 143, 181, 205-6, 216, 279, 316, 

Jotham, III, 15s, 223, 308 

Judah, 118 

Judd, 344 

Julia, Julie, Juliette, 180, 188, 222, 224, 227, 

229-30, 238, 255, 264, 270, 292, 304 
Junietta, 223 

Kate, 239, 259, 296, 300, 304, 336 
Katharine, 194, 195, 282 
Kenneth, 344 
Keziah, 112 
Kingsley, 329 

Latting, 81, 87, 120, 121, 125, 127, 174, 177, 182, 

250, 252, 302 
Laura, 196, 237, 255, 261, 264 
Lavinia, 117 
Lawrence, 214, 271 
Leah, 113, 117, 167, 263 
Lela, 289 

Lena, 213, 221, 308 
Leonard, 124, 125, 127, 150, 179, 181, 182, 210, 

212, 216-17, 240, 256, 302, 304 
Letitia, 142, 164, 219 
Levi, 113, 161 
Lewis, Louis, 95, 132, 134, 181, 194, 232, 257, 

269, 290, 296, 298, 336 
Lillian, 211, 302, 307 - 
Lincoln, 307 
Lizzie, 236, 250, 260 
Lois, 165 
Lorenzo, 303, 312 
Lottie, 301 
Louisa, 261, 264, 305 
Low, 325 
Lucia, 258, 343 
Lucinda, 182, 221 
Lucretia, 96, 107, 157, 264, 334 
Lucy, 159, 160, 228, 303, 330, 338, 342 



Ludlow, 180 

Luff, 127, 180 

Luke, 210 

Lydia, 30, 74, 75, 105, 106, 108, 113, 128, 129, 
144, 157, 167, 179, 184, 186-89, '93> 201, 210, 
213, 215, 219, 223, 262, 267, 277, 287, 313 

Mabel, 298 

Maplet, 184, 259 

Marcia, 142 

Margaret, 164, 181, 182, 219, 257, 284, 287, 329, 

340 
Marguerite, 343 
Maria, 148, 167, i6g, 199, 211, 258-59, 261-62, 

267, 288, 296, 303, 305, 336, 338, 340, 344 
Marie, 274 

Marietta, 258, 308, 340 
Marion, 210, 229, 233, 289 
Martha, 60, 68, 70, 91, 92, 99, 100, 130, 131, 

137, 138, 142, 143, 144, 174, 181, 182, 183, 187, 

198, 203, 207, 216, 223, 239, 245, 250, 257, 295, 

341. 
Marvin, 298, 311 
Mary, on nearly cz'ery page 
Matilda, 157, 235-36, 309, 343 
May, 310 
Medora, 331 
Mehitable, 320 
Melissa, 221, 252 
Melville, 250 
Mercy, 55, 87, 88, 114, 126, 139, 151, 186, 262, 

329, 332, 334 
Merritt, 148, 149, 216 
Miles, 208 
Millicent, i66 
Millie, 239 
Millington, iSo, 255 
Minnie, 269, 287, 294 
Mirriam, 85, 86, 173, 191, 256, 267, 338 
Mobery, 127 
Moffatt, 262 
Morgan, 208, 267 
Morris, 122, 171, 242, 293 
Moses, 145, 149, 209 
Mott, 117, 169 

Nancy, loi, 221, 229, 267 

Naomi, 289 

Nathan, 114, 163, 235, 335, 340 

Nathaniel, 43, 48, 49, 50, 51, 52, 53, 54, 55, 57, 

61, 67, 85, 98, 102, 112, 141, 143, 261, 329, 332, 

336, 3.38 
Nehemiah, 120, 215 
Nellie, 256, 280, 291, 299 
Nettie, 264, 301 
Nicholas, 212, 332, 335 
Noah, 194 

Olive, 166, 259, 305, 307, 335 
Oliver, 237, 293, 329, 331 
Ophelia, 205, 282 
Oscar, 257, 276 

Pardon, 98, 99 
Parmelia, 161, 217 
Patience, 158, 188 
Pauline, 339 
Pell, 161, 233 
Penelope, 103, 214 
Percy, 308 



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Peter, 128, 149, 161, 184, 234, 258, 259, 260, 264, 

266, 302, 303, 312 
Phebe, 011 nearly every page 
Phila, 147, 165, 213 
Philemon, 198, 275 
Philip, 308 
Pholopena, 216 
Polly, 228, 333, 336 

Powell, 98, 112, 137, 159, 160, 197, 229, 230 
Priscilla, 30, 274, 284, 321 
Prudence, 88, 89, 128, 189 
Purdy, 190, 266 

Quinby, 190 



Rachel, 82, 83, 106, 114, 117, 


118, 


119, 


129, 


139, 


151, 153, 154, 169, 188, 218, 


220, 


258, 


3°2. 


- 304 


Ralph, 308 










Rebecca, 109, 116, 117, 151, 


1 54, 


155, 


169, 


204, 


206, 222, 259, 278, 281, 304, 


. 330 








Reese, 158, 225, 289 










Rhoda, 103, 118, 147, 148, 21 


5 








Richard, 87, 115, 116, 126, 


128, 


158, 


164, 


168, 


i6g, 186, 199, 236, 242, 274, 


276, 


293> 


294. 


307> 


308 










Richardson, 129, 188 










Robert, 53, 55, 79, 85, 88, 95, 


116, 


118, 


130, 


131. 


166, 168, 169, 183, 190, 199, 


219, 


234. 


237. 


250. 


257, 258, 263, 266, 275, 291, 


293. 


303. 


3°7. 


, 308 


Rolla, 232, 289 










Rosalie, 248, 301 










Rosanna, 75, 104 










Rose, 250 










Rowse, 98 










Rufus, 80 










Russell, 309 










Ruth, 50, 75, 105, 117, 127, 


152. 


170, 


173, 


180, 


198, 257, 267, 276, 285, 312 











Sally, Sarah, on nearly eiiery page 

Samuel, 76, 98, 102, 106, 116, 117, 128, 142, 151, 

169, 215, 217, 218, 230, 266, 284 
Seaman, 108, 152 
Sebe, 105 
Selleck, 165, 237 
Seth, 184 
Silas, 30, 48, 49, 50, 71, 73, 76, 80, 106, no, 155, 

156, 219, 273, 286, 287, 308, 322, 323, 324 
Simeon, 223 
Smith, 24s, 295 
Solathiel, 222 
Solomon, 238, 240, 293 
Sophia, 166 



Stephen, 68, loi, 102, 108, 116, 128, 139, 144, 
157, 183, 184, 200, 201, 208, 221, 230, 259, 284, 
295, 324, 330 

Susan, 157, 161, 188, 190, 191, 213, 218, 223, 
237, 247, 264, 286, 287, 295, 331, 333, 337 

Susanna, no, 147, 152, 155, 157, 314, 316, 317 

Sylvanus, 149 ^ 

Sylvia, 230 

Tamar, 51, 54, 84, 113, 167, 265 

Tamsen, 43, 45 

Teresa, 256, 286 

Thankful, 328 

Theodore, 194, 260, 276 

Thomas, on nearly every page 

Thome, 103, 146, 148, 211, 2x5 

Tiler, 86 

Timothy, 30, 50, 54, 61, 75, 76, 106, in, 154, 

156, IS7) 1581 217, 222, 225, 318, 319 
Townsend, 116, 119, 134, 145, 167, 193, 194 

Urania, 241 

Uriah, 197, 272, 273, 308 

Ursula, 106, 148 

Vera, 240 
Virginia, 311 

Wallace, 280, 302 

Walter, 186, 204, 261, 262, 287, 292 

Walton, 205, 283, 304, 312 

Wanton, 331 

Ward, 217, 218, 219, 286, 309 

Warren, 163, 235, 254 

Washington, 162, 247, 287 

Webster, 307 

Wesley, 177 

Wilbur, 271, 336, 344 

Willett, 64, 66, 85, 86, 98, 99, 109, 136, 152, 153, 

190, 197, 220, 221, 2B2, 303, 308 
William, on nearly every page 
Wilson, 270 
Winifred, 161, 233, 263 
Wright, 87, 107, 126, 127, 150, 151, 187, 188, 

194, 263 

Zenas, 118 

Zeno, 70, 75, 79, 103, 104, 105, 106, 108, 147, 

148, 149, 152, 162, 184, 213, 2i6, 258, 302 
Zerena, 336 
Zeuriah, 204 
Ziba, 114, 234, 23s 
Zipporah, 90, 130, 267 
Zophar, 79, 260, 307 



GENERAL INDEX. 
INTERMARRIAGES, COLLATERALS, ETC. 

(Figures denote page-numbers. ) 



Abell, 258 

Ackennan, 234 

Ackert, 332 

Adair, 287 

Adams, 279 

Albertson, 45, 53, 54. 59. 62. ^< 74. 75. 9°. i" 

316 
Alden, 217 
Allen, 261, 303, 329 
Alsdorf, 271 

Alsop, 65, 67, 68, 95, 132 
Amery, 265 
Amidon, 160 
Anderson, 124, 206 
Andre, 47 
Andrews, 261, 314 
Andros, 37, 38, 39, 41 
Anthony, 338 
Archer, 183, 190 
Armstrong, 331 

Arnold, 31, 35, 314. 3^7. 3^2. 323. 324. 328 
Auchumpaugh, 258, 302 
Avery, 118 

Bacon, 228 

nailey, 104, 113, 210 

Baird, 313 

Baker, 141, i6g 

Baldwin, 72, 268 

Bancker, 130, 140 

Banks, 210, 224 

Barbour, 193 

Barhydt 242, 294 

Barker, 108, 152, 319 

Barlow, 56 

Barmore, 152, 1S6, 187 

Barnard, 133 

Barnes, 102, 107, 143, 158, 167, 207 

Barnett, 257 

Barras, 335 

Barrow Beach, 86 

Bartlett, 335 

Barton, 126, 217 

Bartram, 198 

Bateman, 325, 326 

Baxter, 260, 306 

Baylis, 218 

Beekraan, 264 

Belknap, 124, 179 

Bell, 69, 149 

Benedict, 165 

Bennett, 85, 95, 132 

Bentley, 329, 330, 333, 340 

Bernon, 196 

Betts, 125, 165 

Billings, 324, 325 



Bird, 183, 2og 

Birdsall, 54, 70, no, 130, 131, 153, 172, 185, 191, 

207, 212 
Bishop, 154 
Black, 167 
Blackfan, 308 
Bliss, 331 
Bouron, 225 
Boocock, 204 
Bowman, 186, 187 
Bowne, 69, 89, 91, 92, 146 
Bradley, 218 
Brady, 303 
Brewster, 198, 236 
Breese, 72 
Brooks, 213, 268 
Brewer, 218, 282, 286 

Brown, 49, 63, 70, 187, 207, 218, 284, 328 

Buckley, 142, 204 

Buckbee, 343 

Budd, 89 

BuUard, 160 

Bullock, 342 

Bunce, 135 

Bunker, 193 

Bunt, 295 

Bush, 180 

Burdick, 161 

Burling, 199 

Burnett, 215 

Burroughs, 213 

Burtis, 300 

Burton, 318 

Butler, 336 

Butts, 125 

Callen, 305 
Campbell, 245 
Captain, 119, 172 
Carey, 238, 259 
Carhart, 91 
Carleton, 155 
Carll, iig 

Carman, 41, 108, 174 
Case, 137, igo 
Cassimin, 230 
Cattus, 273 
Caverly, 86, 126 
Chace, 338 
Chadeayne, 227 
Chaffee, 320 
Chamberlain, 256 
Chappell, 139 
Cheeseman, 81 
Christian, 36 
Chubb, 78 



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The Carpenter Family in America 



Church, 271 

Clapp, 47, 127, 137 

Clark, 79, 152, 229, 318 

Clements, 56, too 

Cliff, 290 

Clinton, 140 

Cochran, 290 

Cocks, 49, 92, 57, 54, 69, 70, 71, 73, 74, 81, 82, 
103, 104, 114, 131, 143, 145, 147, 158, 204, 225, 
227, 261, 308 

Coddington, 63 

Coffin, 280 

Colden, 125, 179 

Coleman, 187 

Coles, 34, 38, 39, 48, 52, 36, 37, 40, 44, 46, 49, 
45, 51, 53> 54. 50, 56, 57. 59. 60, 62, 67, 69, 74, 
75. 76. 79. 80, 81, 82, 83, 86, 92, 89, 94, 114, 
120, 122, 132, 146, 170, 171, 179, 192, 212, 244 

Colin, 207 

Collins, 295 

Col well, 75, 172, 124 

Colyer, 57 

Comer, 336 

Comstock, 187, 332, 340 

Conklin, 87 

Connell, 108 

Constable, 271 

Cook, 95, 132, 197 

Coope, 196, 270 

Cooper, 175, 299 

Cornell, 105, 107, 108, 115, 138, 149-50, 164-65, 
205, 256, 263, 273, 283, 291 

Corwin, 301 

Corryell, 231 

Coster, 233 

Cotter, 239 

Craft, 54, 193, 265, 267 

Crane, 84, 106, 123, 149 

Crandall, 200, 331 

Crawford, 118, 169, 179 

Crego, 294 

Cromwell, 134, 138, 199, 206, 210 

Cronk, 187, 207, 262 

Culver, 180 

Curry, 263 

D'Anterroches, 311 

Dando, 135 

Darrow, 158 

Davenport, 129, 130, 153, 185, 259 

Davis, 114, ig8, 229, 320 

Day, 259 

Dayton, 237, 343 

Deall, 272, 308 

Dealing, 340 

Dean, 107, 313 

Dederer, 219 

De Forest, 344 

De Grove, 54 

De Lancey, 96, 152 

Derby, 283 

Dering, 141 

Denike, 264 

Denton, 126, 143, 154 

Deuell, 332 

Dewey, 160, 289 

Deyoe, 340 

Dickey, 277 

Dickinson, 67, 95, 157, 315 

Dickson, 34, 42, 46, 267 



8, 107, 172 



Dier, Dyer, 32, 36, 37 

Dingee, 221 

Dolson, 254 

Dorr, 336 

Downs, 299 

Downing, 38, 90, 336 

Doty, Doughty, 42, 46, 54, 74, 

Doxee, 132 

Drake, 69 

Dubois, 216, 273 

Dunham, 180, 249 

Dusenbury, 79, 213, 219 

Earle, 192 
Eaton, 309 
Ebbett, 154, 220 
Eckert, 340 
Edwards, 127 
Egbert, 312 
Elliott, 63 
Ely, 180, 242, 293 
Embury, 272-73 
Emmons, 228 
England, 315 
Enos, 233 
Ernst, 294 
Esterbrook, 221 
Eustaphieve, 

Failing, 339 

Fairchild, 267 

Falconer, 117 

Fallis, 187 

Farwell, 256 

Fauconier, 49, 73 

Faulkner, 141 

Feake, 58, 59, 6g, 70 

Ferguson, 128, 289 

Ferris, 77, iii, 114, 130, 201, 214, 274 

Ficke, 267 

Fickett, 119 

Field, 138-39, 197, 199, 203, 211, 216, 242, 276, 

283 
Fielding, 299 
Finley, 284 
Fisher, 194, 207 
Fitz, 114 
Flageler, 238 
Flint, 63 

Fleuwillen, 265, 305, 307 
Folger, 133 
Fones, 59, 314 
Fordham, 41 

Forman, 71, 72, 76, 79, 108, 150, 155 
Foster, 180 
Fountain, iii 
Fowler, 79, 84, 85, 104, no, 135-36, 149, 166, 

181, 191 
Foxe, 321 
Francisco, iii 
Franklin, 79, 89 
t'raser, 320 
Frost, 51, 57, 87, 91, 102, 109, i6g, 186, 269, 270, 

286,315 
Frothingham, 136 
Fulton, 330 

Gage, 258 
Gale, 144-45 
Gaily, 275, 308 



General Index 



367 



Galtra, 286 
- Gamong, 130 
Garrett, 288 
Gaskin, 227 
Gedney, 145, 214, 308 
Gerow, 155, 191. 237-38-39 
Godfree, 37, 38 
Golding, Goulding, 73, 80, 81, 82, 83, 107, 109, 

155, iSi, 221 
Gorton, 52 
Gove, 130 
Gray, 278 
Green, Greene, 78, 85, 86, 108, 109, 139, 150, 

183, 220, 234, 260, 313, 332, 341-42 
Greenwood, 320 
Grenzebach, 275 
Griffen, 101, 113, 156, 164, 189, 191, 200, 203, 

236, 255, 263, 278 
Grippen, 335 
Griswold, 212 
Gurney, 147, 189, 285 

Haas, 267 

Haggomont, 73 

Haight, 184, 215, 225, 237, 259, 264, 283, 304 

Halburton, 331 

Hale, 261 

Hall, 200 

Hallock, 112, 126, 188, 189, 263 

Halstead, 188, 198, 255, 263, 278 

Hammond, 121, 175, 253, 254, 295 

Hanford, 229 

Hanratty, 211 

Harcourt, 87 

Harker, 75, 87 

Harvey, 31, 51 

Harris, 189, 261, 314, 332, 337, 338, 341 

Hartshorne, 165 

Hasbrouck, 125 

Haskell, 221 

Hatfield, 107, 153 

Hauver, 295 

Haviland, 47, 68, 76, 100, 102, 107, 140, 189, 

199, 200, 203, 240, 263, 274, 278, 279 
Hawkins, 89, 151 
Hawks, Hawkshurst, 51, 104, 119, 185, 247, 

264, 317 
Hay, 288 
Haywood, 201 
Haydock, 115 
Hazard, 196, 330 
Hazelton, 132 
Healey, 331 
Hedges, 180 
Hegeman, 296 
Helme, 97 
Hervey, 209 
Hewitt, 213 
Hewlett, 50, 207 
Hibbard, 326 
Higley, 213 
Hill, 124 

Hicks, 43, 132, 107, 245 
Hinman, 284 

Hoag, 152, 156, 225, 258, 303, 335 
Hobby, 243, 244 
Hoffman, 248 
Holmes, 63, 334 
Holyman, 319 
Homan, 252 



Honeywell, 79 

Hood, 261 

Hoogland, 246, 318 

Hooker, 63 

Hopkins, 37, 80, 92, 114, 151, 162, 206, 227, 315 

Horn, 262 

Horton, 47, 77, 81, 169, 171, 188, 223, 263, 292 

Houseman, 132, 271 

Houston, 300 

Howland, 99, 107 

Hoxie, 331 

Hoyle, 320 

Hubbs, 71, 113 

Huff, 194 

Huested, 201 

Hull, 87, 165, 239, 292, 341 

Hunt, 63, loi, 259, 272 

Hunter, 130, 185, 188, 258 

Hussey, 279, 280 

Hyatt, 105, 183, 187, 263, 266 

Hynan, 189 

Ide, 335 

Indians, 32, 33, 42 
Ingland, 37 
Ingraham, 324 
Ireland, 78, 88, 226 
Irwin, 338 

Jackson, 52, 56, 141 

James, 208 

Jenkins, 239 

Jervis, 251 

Jessup, 261 

Jewell, 190 

Johnson, 186, 204, 209, 241, 330 

Jones, 180, 222, 269, 336, 338 

Jordan, 113 

Kallam, Kellam, 79, 159, 228 

Kane, 109 

Keeler, 199, 276 

Keeling, 288 

Keeney, 339 

Kenny, 259, 305 

Ketcham, 159, 251, 295 

King, 61, 86, I20, 186, 263 

Kingsley, 329 

Kipp, 50, 105, 130, 161, 170, 233, 279, 288 

Kirby, 37, 38, 75, 91, 121, 146, 172, 241 

Kirk, 95, 133 

Kirkman, 312, 319 

Kissam, 63, 267 

Knapp, 201, 265, 288 

Knouse, 219 

Knowles, 219, 287 

Knowlton, 79, 288 

Knox, 259 

Lacy, 229 

Lane, 166 

Lamoreaux, 150 

Latting, 54, 81, 103, 119, 120, 145, 146 

Lawrence, 62, 96, 104, 131, 146, 147, 149, 153, 

167, i6g, 171-72-73, 189, 255, 264 
Lefferts, 135 
Leland, 197 
Lemington, 306 
Leonard, 123 
Lester, 139 



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The Carpenter Family in America 



Lewis, 133, 163, 194, 262 

Lines, Loines, Lyon, 49, 52, 54, 206, 243, 272, 

.273. 315 
Little, 133, 163, 194, 262 
Lockwood, 180 
Long, 294 
Losee, 85 

Lounsberry, 193, 260 
Lovell, 69, 49 
Low, 319, 323 
Luke, 274 
Lugar, 245 
Luther, 218 
Luycas, 36 
Luyster, 69 

Macy, 208, 279, 280 

Mallett, 161 

Mariott, 213 

Marman, 262 

Marsli, 68 

Marshall, 113, 134, 185, 190, 191, 213, 260 

Marvin, 255 

Mason, 237 

Matthews, 273, 307 

Matthewson, 328 

Maurice, 162 

Mayo, 232 

McChesney, 266 

McCuUagh, 283 

McDowell, 21S, 263 

McHenry, 213 

Mcintosh, 258 

Mclntyre, 221 

McKay, 134, 270, 301 

McLean, 123 

McMinn, 125 

McMuUen, 186 

McNab, 239 

Mead, 139, 143, 274, 284 

Meadows, 80 

Merrill, 290 

Merritt, 103, 105, 107, in, 123, 148, 151, 155, 

156, 173, 181, 184, igi, 216 
Meyer, 307 
Middleton, loi 
Milledoller, 246 
Miller, 113, 129, 189, igo, 191, 195, 254, 257, 

306, 312 
Mills, 185 
Moody, 255, 275 
Morrill, 151, 215, 236 
Morris, 38, 42, 86, 125 
Morrison, 254 
Morse, 241 
Mosier, 156 
Mott, 68, 94, 98, 116, 133, 170-71-72, 186, 191, 

228, 267 
Mudge, 40, 41, 43, 45, 56, 67, 92 

Nash, 301 
Negus, 291 
Nelson, 265, 274 
Newlin, 262 
NicoUs, 39, 195 
Nixon, 307 
Norris, 86 
North, 226 
Norton, 112, 114 



Ogden, 235 

Osborne, 242, 245, 248, 275 

Owen, 230, 234, 288 

Packer, 261 

Paine, in, 156, 157, 257, 242, 294 

Palen, 293 

Palmer, 85, 114, 115, 185, 239, 244 

Paris, 180 

Parish, 119 

Park, 68, 138, 142, 200 

Parker, 193 

Parkhurst, 343 

Patrick, 5j 

Pearce, Pierce, etc., 63, 90, 97, 165, 203 

Pearsall, 51, 53, 62, 65, 67, 79, 89, 93, 95, 132, 

248 
Peck, 195, 275 
Peckham, 219, 239 
Pell, 45 
Pellem, 79 

Perrine, 341 ^ 

Phelps, 321 
Phillips, 61 
Phoebus 135, 174 
Pinckney, 123 
Pine, 73 
Plum, 270 
Pratt, 56 
Price, 283 
Prince, 277 

Prior, Pryor, 69, 86, 58, 181 
Prout, 85 
Pope, 238 
Post, 56, 189, 286 
Potter, 326 

Powell, 94, 112, 130, 160, 183, 188, 189, 307 
Pugsley, 161, 162, 183, 257, 286 
Purdy, 47, 113, 188, 190, 191, 198, 263, 264, 270 
Pudney, 187, 311 
Pyle, 204 

Quimby, 107, 117, 130, 190, 260 
Quintard, 96 

Ramsdell, 124 

Randolph, 241 

Rath bone, 286 

Ray, 259, 305 

Raymond, 304 

Reed, 254 

Redmond, 269 

Redocke, 32 

Reimer, 306 

Remington, 207-8 

Remsen, 301 

Ressiel, 270 

Reynolds, 114, 147, 184, 218, 307, 322 

Rhodes, 319 

Rice, 261 , 

Richardson, 220 

Rider, Ryder, 41, 42, 226 

Riker, 261, 311 

Robbins, 158, 227, 228, 253 

Robedce, 302 

Robinson, 125, 303 

Rodendo, 231 

Rodman, 87 

Rogers, 137, 282, 316, 335 

Ronier, 207 



General Index 



3(>9 



Roome, 261 

Roots, 53 

Ross, 216 

Rowland, 296 

Rudd, 160 

Rushmore, 281 

Russell, 74, 135, 136, 280, 310 

Rutgers, 284 

Sabine, 238 

Sackett, 164 

Saffin, 63 

Sands, 104, 138, 149, 225, 288 

Scheueman, 138 

Schoonmaker, 237 

Schroder, 212 

Scott, 301 

Seaman, 41, 104, io8, 147, 152, 164, 264, 281 

Searing, 119, 122, 170, 171, 174, 176, 178 

Searles, 79, in, 118, 207, 244 

Secor, 148, 162, 183, 189 

Seeley, 232 

Selleck, 165 

Sexton, 290 

Seymour, 182, 263, 264, 307 

Shaler, 109 

Shannon, 299 

Sharp, 241 

Shaw, 154 

Sheldon, 231, 233, 321 

Shelley, 112, 141-42 

Sherwood, 182, 211 

Shults, 340 

Siebe, 79 

Simcoe, 140 

Simkins, 32, 36, 38, 39, 44, 48, 52, 59, 69 

Skiddy, 180 

Skid more, 136 

Slaughter, 230 

Slauson, 260, 279 

Slipp, 222 

Slocum, 133 

Slote, 264 

Smith, 35, 37, 41, 68, 75, 121, 148, 154, 158, 172, 

173, 174, 222, 228, 234, 265, 268, 277, 282, 301, 

313. 328, 342 
Sneathing, Snethen, 53, 55, 56, 100, 140 
Sniffen, 162-63 
Sole, 313 
South, 167 
Southworth, i6g 
Spencer, 223, 296, 337 
Sprague, 312 
Springer, 154 
StafFord, 314 
Stanton, 86, 331 
Stansbury, 271 
Stepleton, 264 
Sternbergh, 170 
Sticklin, 267 
Stickney, 209 
Stiles, 268 
Stilwell, 116 
Stoiker, 96 
Street, 124 
Stringham, 89 
Strong, 254 
Stryker, 267 
Studiford, 141 
Suffman, 264 



Sutton, 113, 143, 157, 158, 161, 165, 184, 197, 

205, 2n, 239, 259, 304 
Symes, 49, 73 
Sypher, 154 
Sweet, 318, 319, 331 

Tabor, 200 

Talcott, 104 

Tate, 291 

Taylor, 63 

Terry, 242 

Terwilllger, 239 

Thayer, 254 

Thomas, 140, 237 

Thompson, 89, 308, 309, 328 

Thome, 67, 70, 74, 103, T25, 130, 134, 144, 162, 

182, 194, 202, 221, 230, 239, 282, 304 
Thorneycraft, 43, 44, 45, 46, 50, 52, 172 
Thurston, 267 
Tilford, 138 
Tillas, 208 

Tillinghast, 98, 99, 327 
Titus, 134, 141, 164, 236, 258 
Tompkins 161, 162, 257, 260 
Tooker, 181 

Totten, 108, 128, 129, 185 
Tower Hill, 97 
Townsend, 34, 36, 45, 46, 49, 54, 67, 72, 74, 81, 

82, 83, 91, 94, 115, 133, 134, 183, 268, 288, 

317 
'Ireadwell, 142, 344 
Tripp, 114, 157, 259. 3°4 
Tubbs, 282 
Turner, 194 
Tuttle, 249 
Tweedy, 185 

Umberfield, 234 

Umsted, 330 

Underbill, 32, 62, 65, 67, 69, 74, 92, 93, 94, 98, 

113, 131, 133, 144, 156, 162, 167, 203, 204, 206, 

218, 251, 279, 281, 303 
Underwood, 191 

Vail, 85, 100, 129, 131, 191, 198, 288, 33O 

Valentine, 81, 92, 104, 126 

Van Alstyne, 312 

Van Arsdale, loi 

Van Brunt, 212 

Van Cortlandt, 44 

Van Dyck, 212 

Van Gelder, 171 

Van Kleeck, 230 

Van Ness, 252 

Van Nostrand, 182 

Van Tassel, 150, 260, 265 

Van Vreedenburgh, 233 

Van Wart, 183 

Van Wyck, 47 

Van Zile, 297 

Varian, 306 

Victor, 136 

Vincent, 37, 61, 314, 321 

Wade, 269 

Walker, 195 

Wall, 261 

Waller, 201 

Walter, 78 

Walton, 62, 65, 93, 94, 120, 121 



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The Carpenter Family in America 



Wanser, 77, 240 

Ward, 187, 217, 258, 286 

Wardell, 240 

Warren, 254 

Washburn, 183, 259, 334 

Waterbury, 162, 207 

Waterman, 320, 344 

Waters, 188-89 

Watson, 273, 343 

Watterson, 344 

Webb, 133 

Webber, 162, 183 

Weeks, 35, 43, 49, 50, 60, 54, 58, 73, 82, 90, 104, 

107, no, 118, 144, 148, 155, 183, 188, 202, 210, 

211, 258-59-60, 305 
Wells, loi, 235 
WendeUcin, 290 
Westcott, 323-24, 337 
Westlake, 213, 269, 271-72 
Wetmore, 88 
Whalley, 97 
Wheeler, loi, 119, 276 
Whelpley, 224, 264 
Whipple, 170, 240-41, 258, 332, 342 
White, 45, 105, 151, 170, 240, 267, 304, 339 
Whitenack, 213 
Whiting, 162-63 
Wick, 290 
Wicklin, 238 



Wilber, 170, 216, 264 

Wiggins, 301 

Willard, 232 

Willetts, 32, 62, 63, 74, 82, 93, 94, 97, 132, 136, 

157, 204, 212, 227, 282 
Williams, 35, 46, 51, 43, 44, 46, 47, 61, 72, 301, 

319. 327. 341 
Williamson, 142 
Willis, 62, 132, 141, 180 
Wilsey, 125, 179, 210 
Wilson, 163 
Wing, 170, 187 
Winthrop, 51, 59 
Wirt, 136 
Woertman, 92, 93 
Wood, 62, 91, 95, 133, 307 
Woodmansee, 291 
Woodruff, 198 
Wooley, 94, 79 
Woolsey, 237 
Worthington, 293 
Wright, 34, 42, 51, 52, 53, 54, 78, 81, 83, 86, 104, 

106, 134, 204, 216, 262, 263, 281 

Youngs, 62, 173, 184, 185, 237 
Youmans, 269 

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